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Weekly genetics review: Which way to swipe? The challenges of using photos in bull selection

Weekly genetics review: Which way to swipe? The challenges of

At a recent bull selection workshop I attended, a participant told me that looking at photos of sale bulls was
Ten hints to improve your stud stock photography

Ten hints to improve your stud stock photography

WHILE there are professional livestock/stud stock photographers across eastern Australia who do an excellent job, many bull breeders either choose
Handy bull tool-kit for stock agents in pre-sale discussion and planning with clients

Handy bull tool-kit for stock agents in pre-sale discussion and

STOCK agents play a critical role in the transaction of information and decision-making between the bull breeder and the commercial
Tensions rise as Cattle Australia process reaches final stages

Tensions rise as Cattle Australia process reaches final stages

FOR several months the process to create a new democratically elected body to represent all grassfed cattle producers has appeared
Weekly kill: Grid prices continue to falter, in face of tough meat trading environment

Weekly kill: Grid prices continue to falter, in face of

DIRECT consignment slaughter cattle prices across eastern and southern Australia have retracted further this week, in the face of difficult
It’s Cow Appreciation Day – Beef Central

It’s Cow Appreciation Day – Beef Central

Readers of Beef Central appreciate their cows every day. But for everyone else, today’s date – July 12 – has
Bali tourists confused over FMD actions

Bali tourists confused over FMD actions

There is plenty of muddy options for tourists in Bali. Photo: Tripadvisor AN EMOTIONAL response has followed the news of
France meat labelling reform prompts calls for Australian action

France meat labelling reform prompts calls for Australian action

RECENT decisions by France and South Africa to ban the use of meat-related terms on plant-based protein items has prompted
Exactly what is Foot and Mouth Disease?

Exactly what is Foot and Mouth Disease?

Foot and Mouth Disease – usually referred to by its acronym FMD – is the most feared livestock disease in
Drought streak marches toward two years

Drought streak marches toward two years

The recording-setting length of U.S. drought continues to expand, with more than 40% of the country in drought, according to
Applied Reproductive strategies in beef cattle workshop planned

Applied Reproductive strategies in beef cattle workshop planned

The Beef Reproduction Task Force and Texas A&M University will host the 2022 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop
DNA Testing to Improve the Accuracy of Selection

DNA Testing to Improve the Accuracy of Selection

This article is intended for registered, seedstock breeders in the purebred sector of cow-calf production.  As we approach the time