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Crushside DNA testing for cattle closer to reality

PORTABLE sequencing technology originally used to track the spread of COVID is now showing promise as a cost-effective way of determining breeding values directly on cattle properties. Scientists at The University of Queensland are trialling what’s called crush-side genotyping to predict important production traits. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation PhD candidate Harry Lamb […]

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Australia’s 2022 beef exports hit 19-year low

AUSTRALIA’S beef exports last calendar year crashed to a 19-year low, as the combination of low slaughter cattle numbers available due to herd rebuilding after drought, weather disruptions and processing labour resource challenges took a heavy toll on performance. Uncompetitive meat pricing due to record-high Australian livestock prices also clearly played a part in trade […]

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Vic Weaner sales: Wangaratta – Beef Central

Elders selling team. Date: Jan 4, 2023 Yarded:  4400 Angus mix sex weaners Steers +360kg: $1800-$2120, avg 499c/kg; 280-360kg: $1600-$1870, avg 533c/kg; Heifers 280-360kg: $1480-$1870, avg 510c/kg; 250-280kg: $1230- $1480, avg 525c/kg    Large lines draw extra bids at Wangaratta THREE large breeder lines that represented 44 percent of a 4400-strong penning provided the cornerstone […]

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Vic Weaner sales: Wodonga day 2

David Sleigh”Buyanga” Ruffy, Vic, was awarded the Herefords Australia ribbon for the breed’s best presented yard. NVLX Barnawartha Date: Jan 05, 2023 Agents: Elders, Nutrien Yarded: 5129 All-breeds steers and heifers Grown steers: 360-500kg $1800-$2470, avg 445c/kg Weaner steers: +360kg $1650-$2020, avg 463c/kg; 280-360kg $1420-$1760, avg 512c/kg Heifers: 280-360kg $1400-$$1780, avg 496c/kg   Steers easier […]

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Vic Weaner sales: Wodonga Day 1

David Anderson and son Riley, Narrandera, NSW, sold their APC Trust line of Angus weaners at NVLX. NVLX Independent Agents Black sale Date: January 4, 2023 Yarded: 5278 Grown steers: 360-500kg: $1770-$2270, avg 474c/kg; Weaner Steers: +360kg: $1770-$2010, 501c/kg; 280-360kg: $1550-$1800, avg 527c/kg; Heifers: +360kg: $1600-$2000, avg 450c/kg; 280-360kg: $1380-$1680, avg 498c/kg VICTORIAN beef weaner […]

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New leader for NAB Regional and Agribusiness division

National Australia Bank has appointed Khan Horne to lead its Regional and Agribusiness group, taking over the role from Julie Rynski, who has been appointed as NAB Executive for Business Metro. Khan Horne Mr Horne starts in the role of NAB Executive Regional and Agribusiness today, leading a team of 650 regional and agribusiness bankers […]

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