Last week again saw 280-330kg steers in the largest supply, with a 74% clearance rate for the 2,283 head offered - as prices edged slightly lower, down $2, at $1,623/head.
For the young steers, the largest category 280-330kg steers declined $22 on the previous week, averaging $1,625/head – with a 75% clearance rate on AuctionsPlus.
The Angus judging at Beef Australia was an excellent occasion, with approximately 60 entries coming together with Judge Matt McCamley officiating around the ring.
Innovative product labelling that uses blockchain technology to demonstrate the traceability of Australian beef will be on show at Beef Australia 2021.
For the young steers, the largest category 280-330kg steers declined $22 on last week, averaging $1,625/head – with a 75% clearance rate on AuctionsPlus.
Female sales should contribute to almost half the cattle sales in any beef enterprise so choosing which ones to sell can have a massive impact on profitability.
Angus Australia was saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member Lew Smit, well known Angus breeder and original principal of Koojan Hills Angus, Kojonup WA.
The largest supply of heavy steers (400kg+) in several weeks was greeted with very strong buyer activity, with an 83% clearance rate for the 1,072 head offered.