Turning to drought lots for early weaned calves
With the forecast of continued dry conditions in southern NSW, beef producers are removing weaners from paddocks into confinement areas to maintain ground cover over the next six months.
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Planning for next six months of drought feeding
Beef producers are turning to custom feeding replacement heifers in Riverina feedlots as they face the prospect of another six months of supplementary feeding.
Hannah Powe wins Angus Australia Illinois scholarship
Angus Australia and Angus Youth are pleased to announce Hannah Powe as the recipient of the 2018 University of Illinois Scholarship.
Guide to managing pregnant heifers in feedlots
Australian lot feeders have a new best practice management guide to help them develop and implement their own programs to manage pregnant heifers and newborn calves.
Joined heifers make $1820 and average $1400
Joined heifers sold from $1,200 to $1,820 and averaged $1,400 with a line of Poll Hereford heifers from Byawatha, VIC selling for $1,350 on AuctionsPlus.
New product initiatives for supermarkets developed
Exploring value-add opportunities for Australian red meat in supermarkets beyond the fresh meat cabinet is delivering profitable new avenues for the industry.
Rebranding set to take Herefords Australia into genomic era
Herefords Australia is rolling out new branding to cement the breed’s position within the genomic era.
Annabelle wins Kansas State University scholarship
Angus Australia has announced Angus Youth member Annabelle Butler as the 2019 recipient of the Kansas State University Scholarship.
Entries called for branded Wagyu beef competition
It’s starting to heat up in the world of the Australian Wagyu Association’s Wagyu Branded Beef Competition with entries already received for three classes of beef and the coveted sausage category.
National steer prices rise for all weight categories
National steer prices continued to rise in all weight categories, with steers under 250kgs experiencing the highest increase up 39c to average 326c.
New female president for Australian Wagyu Association
The Australian Wagyu Association Annual General Meeting has appointed Chantal Winter, the first female president of the society in its 30 year history.
Thompson family honoured for genetic excellence
Innovative beef producers, Millah Murrah Angus, were highlighted at the 2019 NAB Agribusiness Calendar launch in Toowoomba last night, for having achieved extraordinary growth and results in their agribusinesses.
