Nicolas Delsol uses the archaeological record to study the ways in which people have hunted, domesticated and dispersed animals through time. CATTLE may seem like uniquely American or Australian animals, steeped in the lore of cowboys, cattle drives and sprawling ranches. But cattle didn’t exist on the American continents prior to the arrival of […]
DIRECT consignment slaughter cattle offers continue to come under pressure this week, with some Eastern states processors now heavily booked through to the third week in September, and taking space bookings only beyond that. Adjustments to offers this week appear to be more about operators aligning with their competitors who lowered their own rates earlier, […]
An archaeological discovery near Jason Goodwin’s idyllic spot has sparked excitement far and wide — but not a little dismay nearer to home. The moment I saw the Macmillan charity walkers striding by with their T-shirts and sticks, I knew the game was up and nothing in the valley would ever be the same again. It […]
Stud breeder, silversmith and jewellery maker, AI technician – no business venture is off the cards for driven Marlborough local Remy Streeter. Click to check the original article.
The estimated breeding values indicated calving ease direct (DIR)-6, gestation length-3.3, birth weight 6.5, 200 day growth 59, 400 day weight 108, 600 day weight 144, mature cow weight 128, milk 16, scrotal size 3.9, days to calving -2.7, docility 27, net feed intake 0.14, carcase weight 80, eye muscle area 12.9, rib fat depth […]
Stud breeder, silversmith and jewellery maker, AI technician – no business venture is off the cards for driven Marlborough local Remy Streeter. Click to check the original article.
The estimated breeding values indicated calving ease direct (DIR)-6, gestation length-3.3, birth weight 6.5, 200 day growth 59, 400 day weight 108, 600 day weight 144, mature cow weight 128, milk 16, scrotal size 3.9, days to calving -2.7, docility 27, net feed intake 0.14, carcase weight 80, eye muscle area 12.9, rib fat depth […]
The draft sold to 90 per cent clearance. Click to check the original article.
File picture of selling action at Wodonga. Yarding 800 Change 0 The usual assembly of buyers attended the sale. The overall quality of the livestock presented was fair, though the absence of grain-finished yearlings this week had an impact on the pricing trends for trade cattle within the 400 to 500kg weight range. It became […]
Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock recently announced that the Dominican Republic has granted access for imports of Brazilian pork and beef. Three Brazilian plants in the states of Acre, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul have reportedly been approved to ship to the DR, with additional establishments in Rio Grande do Sul, Santa […]
The main event was named in honour of Don Le Lierve – formerly of “Derrina”, Louth – a grazier and long-time committee member and president of the Louth Turf Club, as was his wife Tess, who gave much time for the betterment of racing in the bush. Mr Le Lierve was represented by son Ben […]
It was emceed by RSL Mount Isa sub-Branch member Jason Corradi and wreaths representing those who served in various conflicts – including the Korean War, Vietnam War, War in Afghanistan, the Indonesian Confrontation, and the Iraq War – and peacekeeping missions were laid. Click to check the original article.