The young steer categories were again mixed last week, with the heavy lines making solid gains, while the lightest category edged lower on the back of quality and breed.
New Angus breeders and large commercial herds competed on elite female genetics to a top of $25,000 at the Reiland Angus “Raise the Bar” sale at Tumut on February 11.
The 280-330kg steers remained largely steady, edging $24 higher on the previous week, to average $2,051/head, with a very healthy 94% clearance rate for the 1,286 head offered.
The 2022 April Elite Wagyu Sale is now open for Vendors to register Lots for the Sale, to be conducted on April 27 as part of a cocktail evening at the 2022 WagyuEdge Annual Conference.
With Queensland borders open and interstate travel restrictions reduced, nothing can get in the way of the five-star program planned for this year’s ICMJ Northern Conference in Rockhampton.
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.