Beef

Joined heifers jump by $340 to average $1962

Published June 24, 2020

PTIC heifers achieved a big increase of $340 to average $1,962, selling between $1,370 and $2,530 on AuctionsPlus last week.

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Cows and calves to $3280 and PTIC cows up

Published June 17, 2020

Cow and calf numbers were down slightly on AuctionsPlus, totaling 882 head with prices ranging from $830 to $3,280 and averaged $2,378.

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Are Angus cows getting too big?

Published June 16, 2020

The mature weight of Angus cows has increased genetically by 40kg in the last 20 years, with the current genetic trend showing an increase of 2.5kg per year.

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Trends within registered Japanese black Wagyu herd

Published June 16, 2020

The Australian Wagyu Association is pleased to announce a Wagyu Webinar series, to bring the global Wagyu sector the very latest information on improving genetics and managing breeding in Wagyu.

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Light steer weaners up 5c/kg to 610c/kg

Published June 11, 2020

Prices for steers increased across most weight categories for the 6,900 head offered on AuctionsPlus.

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Elite females on offer at Truro Whiteface production sale

Published June 10, 2020

Seedstock producers will have a rare opportunity to access elite females from the heart of one of northern NSW’s leading Hereford studs at the Truro Whiteface 12thannual Bull and Female Production Sale in July.

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Cow and calf units to $3500 and PTIC heifers $2950

Published May 31, 2020

Cow and calf units were back up this week rising by $67, to average $2,412, selling from $1,310 to $3,500.

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Domestic beef supply shortages develop

Published May 28, 2020

National CV-19 indicators continue to rally as domestic supply shortages develop and processor competition ramps up, with winter supplies set to tighten.

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Annie Pumpa joins team at ABS Australia

Published May 27, 2020

Despite the current pandemic and many economic concerns, ABS believes that the agricultural industry in general and, in particular, the beef and dairy sectors, have incredible opportunities to take advantage of going forward.

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Cows and calves ease back to average $2345

Published May 27, 2020

Cow and calf units were in high demand again with a 92% clearance. Prices took a slight hit dropping back $199, to range from $1,600 to $3,300, averaging $2,345.

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Genetic Hub formed for beef cattle societies

Published May 27, 2020

The Australian Limousin Breeders Society, The Australian Simmental Breeders Association and The Shorthorn Society of Australia are proud to announce the commencement of a new business, Genetic Hub.

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Cattle industry calls for biosecurity funding

Published May 27, 2020

Cattle Council of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to proceed with an increase to biosecurity funding, after the department shelved the Onshore Biosecurity Levy.

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