Beef

New suite of breed-specific genomic tests

Shorthorn Beef members now have access to a suite of breed-specific genomic tests through Australia’s leading DNA testing service, NEOGEN, and its links direct to the IGS analysis system.

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Restockers push cows and calves to $3250

Cow and calf units totalled over 1,100 head offered this week and clearance remained strong at 72%. Prices ranged from $1,000 to $3,250, averaging $2,214 easing $183 on last week’s average.

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Female slaughter slows on back of recent rain

Last week, national cattle yardings totalled 54,046 head, 26% below year-ago levels. New South Wales led the decline, easing 54% year-on-year to 15,971 head, while Queensland declined 26% to 18,606 head.

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