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GeneticsWeekly genetics review: Increasing the opportunities for genetic selection in DroughtmastersAhead of this year’s northern spring bull selling season, several additions to the range of EBVs reported for the Droughtmaster breed have recently been released by BreedPlan. These additional EBVs are a significant enhancement for the breed and will offer commercial cattle producers greater scope to assess the potential of bulls to contribute to traits such as fertility, eating quality and temperament. ..Read MoreGenetics editor Alastair Rayner, June 23, 2020NewsVibration signalled rotor blade crack for cattle mustering pilotAn observant and quick-thinking helicopter pilot probably saved their life by landing soon after noticing unusual vibrations. A subsequent inspection of the Robinson R22 Beta found a crack in one of the main rotor blades that went almost entirely through its cross-section Read MoreGuest Author, June 23, 2020PropertyMovement at the Station: Properties for saleAh Toy family offloads its Pine Creek pastoral properties | Large NT freehold grazing block | Central Queensland tenanted feedlot for sale | Substantial goat operation in NSW’s far north west..Read MoreProperty editor Linda Rowley, June 17, 2020PropertyBeef land versus gold: Which is the better investment?Ahead of the launch of the Australian Beef Report 2020 Vision next Wednesday, Ian McLean from Bush Agribusiness uncovers what historical data reveals about whether agricultural land or gold has been the better investment over the past 40 years, and dicusses how to how approriately value rural land Read More4 Ian McLean, Bush Agribusiness, June 19, 2020Live ExportLive export prices climb as ships power on through JuneThe Australian cattle export trade to Indonesia and Vietnam has been running at full speed through June with more than 20 vessels currently operating on runs to the key South East Asian markets Read MoreJames Nason, June 22, 2020MarketsEYCI hits new high-water mark, as cattle supply slowsThe benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator hit a new record high yesterday, reaching 772c/kg dressed weight equivalent up 19c in the past week and 276c/kg higher than this time last year Read MoreBeef Central, June 18, 2020Live ExportAn open letter from Tom Stockwell to the PMThe Federal Government should be hailing the recent Federal Court decision which declared the 2011 live export suspension unlawful, as a guiding principle for good governance for its Ministers in future, instead of protecting bad decisions and under performers, writes cattle producer and former Northern Territory Cattlemens Association president Tom Stockwell in an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other Government Ministers today. ..Read More12 Tom Stockwell, June 17, 2020LotfeedingGrainfed trading budget sees big turnaroundResults from Beef Central’s latest 100-day grainfed trading budget have turned around dramatically since our previous budget delivered back on 7 May. From a record projected loss of $212 six weeks ago, today’s budget reflects considerably higher finished cattle prices, and cheaper feed costs albeit that feeder cattle prices have risen sharply..Read MoreJon Condon, June 17, 2020Feeder Steer GraphShortfed feeder steer 380-500kg - c/kg paddock sales, eastern states.Ag university degree fees cut by 62pcThe government suddenly decides there will be more Ag jobs than applicants but all the rural Ag Colleges have been disbanded and closed!!! This is ludicrous and the colleges.... Caz smith MoreUpdated: Webinars and online events for cattle industry stakeholdersThe Online Agricultural Careers Expo is broadcasted during school time. Will potential school pupils be able to listen to the webinar later on?We'll find out and will add an.... Louwrens C Hoffman MoreHow the Gillard government s live cattle ban created a headache for Scott MorrisonThis was a good decision by the courts. Government interferes far to much in the commercial processes of agriculture. Live exports are but one example of this interference. The.... Alan Schmidt MoreBeef land versus gold: Which is the better investment?Excellent points you are making, and I’d say, “Spot-On!”The EBIT measure (or Operating Profit) always tells the story ... looking through a rolling 10-year cycle of median measures. For.... Michael Vail MoreVibration signalled rotor blade crack for cattle mustering pilotAn observant and quick-thinking helicopter pilot probably saved their life by landing soon after noticing unusual vibrations. A subsequent inspection of the Robinson R22 Beta found a crack in one of the main rotor blades that went almost entirely through its cross-section Read MoreGuest Author, June 23, 2020Letter to the editor: Ashley McKay on MLA Strategic Plan 2020In this letter to the editor Queensland cattle producer and former Cattlemen s Union of Australia board member Ashley McKay OAM has raised range of issues in response to Meat Livestock Australia s new five year strategic plan released last week. ..Read MoreGuest Author, June 23, 2020Wagga sale 22 June 2020: Prices fire up for rain-shortened supplySome pens of grain assisted yearling steers that were well shaped offering domestic buyers plenty of yield made to 454c, pushing prices 35c dearer to average a whooping 439c/kg Read MoreLeann Dax, June 23, 2020Lighter numbers sees lift in prices in AuctionsPlus tradingCattle numbers reduced this week with 14,414 head offered, a 26pc reduction on the previous week. The tightened supply had a positive impact on prices as most stock categories experienced dearer market trends Read MoreBeef Central, June 21, 2020Monitoring technology aids in northern calf-loss studyA technology originally developed for use in provide monitoring of calving for intensive dairy use is being used to underpin a large trial in northern Australia seeking to better understand reasons for calf loss Read MoreJon Condon, June 19, 2020Webinar to look at remote monitoring of calving in northern AustraliaA webinar next Tuesday will will discusses the CalfWatch project, which focuses on the development of a system to remotely monitor calving under extensive northern conditions, and then use it to investigate the causes of calf loss which costs the northern beef industry an estimated $54 million annually Read MoreBeef Central, June 12, 2020SA meat processor TFI receives planning approval for new plantConstruction of Thomas Foods International’s Murray Bridge beef and sheepmeat abattoir is expected to get underway in the second half of this year, after planning approval for the project was granted this week Read MoreBeef Central, June 20, 2020Grainfed trading budget sees big turnaroundResults from Beef Central’s latest 100-day grainfed trading budget have turned around dramatically since our previous budget delivered back on 7 May. From a record projected loss of $212 six weeks ago, today’s budget reflects considerably higher finished cattle prices, and cheaper feed costs albeit that feeder cattle prices have risen sharply..Read MoreJon Condon, June 17, 2020How the Gillard government s live cattle ban created a headache for Scott MorrisonThe Federal Court s finding that the Gillard’s government’s controversial 2011 live export ban was unlawful is not a problem for the former government who imposed the ban, it is one the current Morrison government has to grapple with Read MoreMatt Harvey, Victoria University, June 22, 2020An open letter from Tom Stockwell to the PMThe Federal Government should be hailing the recent Federal Court decision which declared the 2011 live export suspension unlawful, as a guiding principle for good governance for its Ministers in future, instead of protecting bad decisions and under performers, writes cattle producer and former Northern Territory Cattlemens Association president Tom Stockwell in an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other Government Ministers today. ..Read MoreTom Stockwell, June 17, 2020Onboard perspective: Cruising with cattle during Covid-19COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships earlier this year have left the Australian public quite understandably concerned about ocean going vessels as one of the most serious threats for future infections. But, as Ross Ainsworth writes from on board the Ocean Shearer this week, in the case of cargo vessels including livestock carriers, the reverse is the case Read MoreDr Ross Ainsworth, June 15, 2020May beef exports show the strain of lower cattle supply cycleBeef exports to most destinations during May showed clear signs of the reduction in beef kills seen across eastern Australia in the second quarter this year, due to the lingering effects of drought on cattle supply Read MoreBeef Central, June 7, 2020Global beef production outlook revised downwardsAs parts of the world cautiously ease out of lockdown and reassess COVID-19’s impact on the beef sector, Rabobank’s latest quarterly beef forecast has revised down its global beef production outlook, and forecasts slowing demand in a declining economy. ..Read MoreBeef Central, May 29, 2020Weekly genetics review: Increasing the opportunities for genetic selection in DroughtmastersAhead of this year’s northern spring bull selling season, several additions to the range of EBVs reported for the Droughtmaster breed have recently been released by BreedPlan. These additional EBVs are a significant enhancement for the breed and will offer commercial cattle producers greater scope to assess the potential of bulls to contribute to traits such as fertility, eating quality and temperament. ..Read MoreGenetics editor Alastair Rayner, June 23, 2020Weekly genetics review: CRC lessons to underpin breeding selection decisionsPresenting to the US-based Beef Improvement Foundation last week, Dr Matt Wolcott of AGBU in Armidale highlighted the opportunity in northern beef herds to use genetic selection to improve reproductive rates using Age at Puberty and Lactation Anestrus Interval. However as these are hard-to-measure ‘expertise intensive’ traits, the CRC data combined with ongoing research means the accuracy and value of the Days to Calving EBV is much better Read MoreGenetics editor Alastair Rayner, June 16, 2020Genetics: Are Angus females getting too big?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. Is it anything to be concerned about? Recent survey work completed by Angus Australia shows that there are vast differences of opinion on whether the increase in mature weight is a cause for concern, reflecting differences in individual enterprises and breeding philosophies Read MoreBeef Central, June 16, 2020Seedstock registrations down due to drought impactSeedstock registrations for the 2019 calendar year were impacted by drought conditions across large parts of Australia, with numbers falling 6pc, to 138,494 head, across the 38 beef breeds represented under the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association Read MoreJon Condon, June 12, 2020Monitoring technology aids in northern calf-loss studyA technology originally developed for use in provide monitoring of calving for intensive dairy use is being used to underpin a large trial in northern Australia seeking to better understand reasons for calf loss Read MoreJon Condon, June 19, 2020New products: Data loggers aid in chilled export beef performanceWith a growing proportion of Australian red meat leaving these shores in retail-ready chilled form, next generation data-loggers are providing greater insight into cold-chain performance once the product leaves the processing plant Read MoreBeef Central, June 5, 2020Beef land versus gold: Which is the better investment?Ahead of the launch of the Australian Beef Report 2020 Vision next Wednesday, Ian McLean from Bush Agribusiness uncovers what historical data reveals about whether agricultural land or gold has been the better investment over the past 40 years, and dicusses how to how approriately value rural land Read MoreIan McLean, Bush Agribusiness, June 19, 2020Movement at the Station: Properties for saleAh Toy family offloads its Pine Creek pastoral properties | Large NT freehold grazing block | Central Queensland tenanted feedlot for sale | Substantial goat operation in NSW’s far north west..Read MoreProperty editor Linda Rowley, June 17, 2020

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