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.
The organisers of the 2022 Southern Grainfed Carcase Classic are seeking expressions of interest from breeders and backgrounders keen to enter one or multiple teams.
Regrettably, due to the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases across Australia, Angus Australia has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 NH Foods Angus Youth National Roundup, originally scheduled to be conducted mid January 2022.
Autumn drop 2021 Hereford steers held their value at the Northern Victorian Livestock Exchange with the tops climbing $5 to $2475 as demand from northern grass finishers continues to be satiated.