2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (438+ words) Australian beef producers are largely maintaining their herd plans while adjusting cattle sales in response to livestock readiness, seasonal conditions and market opportunities, according to the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey (BPIS) Pulse Survey. The survey found 83% of producers have…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (598+ words) AUSTRALIA’s Angus and Red Angus breed organisations will come together from 1 January, creating one unified organisation representing Angus cattle and breeders across Australia. Angus Australia CEO Scott Wright said the decision was an important step for both organisations and the…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (148+ words) Yarding 7555 Change +450 Yearling heifers under 200kg sold from 330c to 490c/kg to backgrounders. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg sold to 522c/kg to backgrounders. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg topped 530c/kg to backgrounders. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg sold to 532c/kg to restockers. Grown steers 400 to 500kg sold from 388c to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (590+ words) SALEYARDS cow prices appear to be defying gravity at present, in stark contrast with the export beef trimmings market which continues to deteriorate. The recent strengthening in cow prices in the saleyards appear to have forced processors’ hands, with some…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (515+ words) FEEDER cattle prices have rallied in the past week, with rain across large parts of the country pulling up consignments and reducing numbers at the saleyards. While heavy feeder steers have made as high as 580-600c/kg at saleyards this morning…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (916+ words) Wagyu cross cattle being moved on AAM’s Legune Station in the western portion of the NT GROWING investor interest in large-scale Northern pastoral and irrigated cropping assets has prompted AAM to explore options for the future of its Legune Station…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (583+ words) MLA’s Dean Gutzke and Cailan Byrnes holding the MEQ Probe at the AMPC Innovation Showcase in 2025. CAILAN Byrnes didn’t grow up planning to revolutionise beef grading, but as the third generation running a vertically integrated grazing, processing and butchering operation…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (701+ words) Undertaking a Review of the complex nature of the Cattle Transaction Levy (CTL) is appropriate but risky. Sometimes it’s best to know the answer before you pop the question – especially when 50,000 diverse businesses are involved; not to mention a fickle…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (987+ words) BREEDING objectives set ahead of bull buying season generally reflect the target market and the changes required in the current herd. Growth, fertility, mature size and carcase performance are common priorities. However the feedbase also needs to be included, because…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (972+ words) GESTATION length is a figure that can easily be taken for granted. Many planning decisions around calving are based on an assumed bovine gestation length of 283 days. However, most producers also know that gestation can vary, with shorter and longer…...