Angus Youth is pleased to announce that Georgia Laurie and Phoebe Christie have been selected for the Angus Foundation SmartBeef Conference Scholarships.
Brazil has suspended exports to China after discovering two cases of ‘atypical BSE’ (mad cow disease).
If the suspension continues, it could have a significant impact on the global beef market, given that last year China imported approximately 2.1 million tonnes of beef.
Demand for light steers continued to see some excellent prices for suitable lines, with the 2,876 head offered in the 200-280kg category selling to a 99% clearance rate – with prices averaging $20 higher, at $1,579/head.
Commercial producers seeking quality genetics for artificial insemination programs over heifers paid a record top price of $38,000 and set a new record average at the Reiland spring bull sale on Friday.
The Angus Foundation is excited to announce they have awarded scholarships to five Angus Youth members to attend the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course.
In a continuation of a successful six-year collaboration between Angus Australia and independent global health company Vetoquinol, both organisations are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership in a multi-year agreement.
The Stewart Award (previously named the Angus Youth Helper of the Year Award) was commissioned in 2001 to recognise a person that has volunteered a large amount of time to the Angus Youth program.