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WEBBeef, Bling, and Bowtie Ball 2024: A night of celebration and giving back. More than 270 people people from across the Australian feedlot sector gathered in Toowoomba on Saturday night for the 2024 Women of Lot Feeding Beef, Bling, and Bowtie Ball…. Read More. Beef Central, 13/09/2024.
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WEBTrade. Co-product values fall $50-$100 a head, on flat international demand. The collection of co-products harvested as part of the beef slaughter process – sometimes called the ‘fifth quarter’ – have fallen sharply in value over the past couple of months, with conservative revenue declines of $50-$100 a head quoted this morning by an export trader.
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.
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 ...
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 …
Markets Archives - Beef Central
WEBAuctionsPlus cattle numbers fell three percent this week, with the 13,672 head experiencing moderate price decreases, coming off an exceptional result the previous week. The lighter end of the steer market recorded some strong gains in c/kg terms this week, while medium and heavier steers and most heifer categories were little changed or softer ...
Recruitment - Beef Central
WEBRecruitment. Welcome to AgJobs Central – A highly-targeted, one-stop-shop for employment and career opportunities in the beef, sheepmeat, wool and grains industries, accessible by more than 150,000 regular readers. Job listings can be searched by industry, using the filter below. If no sector box is ticked, all current jobs will appear.
Weekly genetics review: Managing double muscling through …
WEBJul 21, 2020 — A recent review of Double Muscling Research was published by ABRI, which identified several large industry research programs investigating the impact of double muscling on birth weight, calving ease, weaning weight and several production traits as well. The review summarised these projects with some useful messages to consider.
The Business of Beef: Understanding what really drives efficiency …
WEBJan 19, 2024 — Some context may be needed for the differences in productivity and income per animal unit between the north and south. On average; the south has higher productivity resulting in higher income per animal unit than the north, but less operating scale resulting in higher operating costs per animal unit.
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 …