Southern Queensland asserted its dominance over the Australian cattle market in the final quarter of 2021, flexing its considerable purchasing muscle to cement the top spot in AuctionsPlus’ quarterly buying rankings.
The main feature of last week’s commercial sales was a lower clearance rate across the young cattle lines, while PTIC heifers continue to be the largest market segment.
Enid Fisher, a past CEO of the Angus Society of Australia, passed away on Wednesday, January 26 2022. Enid was in her 96th year and until recently had lived independently in her home at Nambucca Heads, NSW.
High commodity prices and strong seasonal conditions are largely attributable to the rapid uptake of artificial insemination (AI) programs in commercial beef herds.
The Federal Government’s $68 million investment in agricultural traceability will make Australian beef a more sought-after product, both overseas and at home.
Amazing prices continue to be paid for top-shelf breeders, especially with calves-at-foot. A line of 52 station mated Angus cows and calves from Coolatai, NSW, returned $4,580/head last week – selling $980 over their reserve price.
NSW Central West Local Land Services have had a confirmed case of Three Day Sickness, also known as Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF) diagnosed in the Coonamble district.
Due to the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases across Australia, Angus Australia has made the difficult decision to postpone the Verified Black Angus BBQ Competition, set to now take place in November.
For the female categories, the proven joined lines all kicked higher last week, with PTIC heifers rising $102 on the previous week, to average $3,310/head.
An MLA-funded trial, led by Dr Angela Lees from UNE, is investigating the impact of shade and shelter on animal performance and carcase characteristics.