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WEBWith Darling Downs feed wheat prices at $322/t – the lowest since 2021 – and the current feeder steer indicator at 350¢/kg, the relationship between grain prices and feeder cattle prices are in uncharted territory, MLA suggests in this report.. Read More. Beef Central, 10/10/2024. Markets.
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WEBMechanic, Koojan Downs – WA. Harvest Road Group is a family-owned West Australian integrated Cattle, Beef and Aquaculture business. Koojan Downs feeding facility is located 20kms from Moora and 160kms north of Perth. Koojan Downs is part of the integrated beef supply chain for Harvest Road.
Feed efficiency in beef cattle: fact or fiction - Beef Central
WEBFeed efficiency in beef cattle: fact or fiction. NSW DPI beef cattle officer Todd Andrews discusses the concept of Net Feed Intake and its use as a measure of feed efficiency for the purpose of genetic development. Net feed intake measures whether an animal eats more or less than expected for its weight and growth rate over a test period.
11 health benefits of eating beef
WEBDec 1, 2017 · It has a positive impact on various health markers. 2. Beef Provides the “Master Antioxidant” Glutathione. Commonly known as the ‘master antioxidant,’ glutathione has a score of research linking it to (8); Anti-aging benefits. Increasing longevity. Preventing illness. Reducing the risk of chronic disease.
Deciphering the cryptic code of cattle brands - Beef Central
WEBAug 12, 2016 · Deciphering the cryptic code of cattle brands. James Nason 12/08/2016. Dick Sternberg and Sean Morrissey with the Morrisey & Co forge at Jandowae where tens of thousands of cattle brands have been forged over the past 100 years. From lazy As and tumbling Bs to crazy Ys and rocking Zs, reading cattle …
Upcoming Bull Sales - Beef Central
WEBThis searchable list is a valuable reference-point for upcoming stud and herd bull sales across Australia. Data is provided by respective breed societies and individual studs themselves, but it is advised that prospective buyers check dates, times and venues closer to sale date before travelling to attend sale fixtures.
Understanding the genetics of coat colour - Beef Central
WEBJul 14, 2020 · The genetics of coat colour. A gene called the melanocartin 1 receptor is involved in the production of red/black coat colour in cattle. The melanocartin 1 receptor controls the levels of an enzyme called tyrosinase in skin cells. High levels of tyrosinase in the skin cells cause a dark colour (brown or black) while low levels of tyrosinase ...
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WEBNews ‘Super tax’ to jeopardise family farms, NFF. Following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 through the House of Representatives, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is once again warning Parliamentarians of the Bill’s consequences on thousands of family farms and small businesses…
Australian Processing News - Beef Central
WEBThe nation’s largest beef processing facility is on track to return to full 3400 head per day production capacity by January next year. JBS Australia’s Dinmore plant west of Brisbane has operated at reduced output due to labour challenges since the COVID era, and has not operated at full two-shift capacity since the 2019-20 high-turnoff ...
Australia’s 20 largest regions for cattle population - Beef Central
WEBSep 1, 2017 · As the accompanying map and table shows, New South Wales (cattle population of 5 million head) included six of the top 20 NRM region populations – the largest being the Central West region with 705,000 head. Victoria (3.5 million head) accounted for three of the top 20 NRM regions, including Glenelg/Hopkins at number …