The recent lifting of the ban on imported Japanese beef into Australia has many in the Wagyu industry curious about what impact it will have on domestic business.
Light weaner steer under 200kg sold from $180 to $500/head while the medium weights reached $780 and heavy weights sold from $850 to $1,110/head at SELX last week.
The impact of lairage timing and duration on the meat colour of feedlot cattle is the focus of new research aimed at reducing rates of dark cutting in the industry.
Beef producers attending the 2018 BetterBeef conference in Bendigo on 26 June will have access to some of the best minds in the business according to beef farmer, conference committee member and agribusiness consultant Ted Ryan.
PTIC and joined females saw 1,323 head listed, consistent on the previous week’s numbers with a clearance of 55% recorded and top price of $2000 on AuctionsPlus.
Weaners to restock and feed were 25c to 30c/kg dearer on average, but the quality was much better, with most selling from 245c to 280c/kg at SELX last week.
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is seeking to find the feedlot industry’s next up and coming lot feeder to enter long-standing industry award, the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year.
Richard Ham of Tataila Shorthorns, Moama, received a standing ovation when he was presented a Life Membership Award to Shorthorn Beef by Shorthorn Beef President Mathew Ashby this month.