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The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.

Counter offer to close long running class action on live cattle trade

Counter offer to close long running class action on live cattle trade

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a counter offer made to the Commonwealth Government to hopefully close the long-running class action of those left devastated by the unlawful closure of the live cattle export trade in 2011. The applicant in the class action has made an open offer in good faith to the Commonwealth of $510 […]

Limousin Australia celebrates 50th anniversary and recognises WA members

Limousin Australia celebrates 50th anniversary and recognises WA members

The Western Australian region recently celebrated the introduction of Limousin cattle to Australia 50 years ago with a function in Bunbury.

Proven performance dams top at $12,500 in Reiland online sale

Proven performance dams top at $12,500 in Reiland online sale

Elite females with calves sold to a top of $12,500 at the Reiland Angus Proven Practical Angus Genetics online sale on Friday, December 8.

GenAngus Future Leaders Program to be hosted in New Zealand

GenAngus Future Leaders Program to be hosted in New Zealand

Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia have announced the return of the GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus) in 2024 to be hosted in New Zealand.

National framework for reporting on land management practices on beef farms

National framework for reporting on land management practices on beef farms

Cattle Australia has committed to developing a national framework to international reporting requirements for land management practices in the nation’s beef production systems following last month’s meeting of more than 50 industry leaders from across the supply chain in Rockhampton.

Watch out for pulpy kidney as dry pastures respond to rain

Watch out for pulpy kidney as dry pastures respond to rain

Producers should watch for bloat and pulpy kidney as dry pastures respond to recent rain, creating a sudden change in diet for livestock.

Top tips for performance recording for BREEDPLAN during drought conditions

Top tips for performance recording for BREEDPLAN during drought conditions

With large areas of Australia having received below average rainfall, the ABRI Extension Services Team felt it would be timely to remind beef breeders of the considerations when collecting performance information for BREEDPLAN during drought.

Genetics Australia to sponsor Angus Youth Roundup in 2024

Genetics Australia to sponsor Angus Youth Roundup in 2024

Genetics Australia is sponsoring the 2024 Angus Youth National Roundup, sharing Angus Australia’s passion and enthusiasm for supporting the next generation and recognise the valuable opportunity the roundup offers these young people.

Australian Lot Feeders Association now representing 90% of feedlot capacity

Australian Lot Feeders Association now representing 90% of feedlot capacity

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association now represents 90% percent of Australian cattle feedlot capacity, a figure which has increased year-on-year.

Three day sickness confirmed by testing in cattle on NSW far north coast

Three day sickness confirmed by testing in cattle on NSW far north coast

The Hunter Local Land Services District Veterinarian team have advised Hunter livestock producers that Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF), also known as three-day sickness, has recently been confirmed by laboratory testing in cattle on the NSW far north coast.

Global consumer expenditure on beef to be curbed in 2024

Global consumer expenditure on beef to be curbed in 2024

Southern hemisphere beef-producing nations – including Australia – are continuing to increase production volumes, despite a global trend of production decline, Rabobank says in its recently-released Q4 Global Beef Quarterly report.

Proven and progressive genetics in Reiland female sale

Proven and progressive genetics in Reiland female sale

On the heels of the 50th year Reiland Angus female sale held at Killimicat Station in February 2022, a catalogue of elite joined females with calves will be offered online on December 8.