Do BreedPlan EBVs deliver what they predict? New Queensland DPI and AGBU work on unsubmitted Brahman weaning weights found that 200 Day Weight and Milk EBVs closely matched the differences recorded in the paddock, supporting the usual interpretation bull buyers place on EBV differences…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 28/07/2026
Brazilian cattle research has examined whether there is any genetic contribution to pregnancy loss. This study found pregnancy loss in heifers to be barely heritable, and shows little genetic link to growth or carcase traits, meaning selection for those traits is unlikely to increase losses – while earlier-calving genetics and greater scrotal circumference were associated with fewer losses…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 28/07/2026
Eastern States beef processor direct consignment grids are showing little sign of adjustment this week, but pressure is clearly mounting for some downwards movement…Read More
Jon Condon, 28/07/2026
Argentina has secured access to Indonesia for beef and dairy exports, adding another major supplier to one of Australia’s most important export markets as Jakarta continues to diversify its import sources…Read More
James Nason, 28/07/2026
Conflicting signals have come out of a mid-year US beef herd survey over the state of US beef herd rebuilding after years in the doldrums following drought. ..Read More
Jon Condon, 28/07/2026
Prices for Australian export lean beef trimmings and cow beef used for burgers, tacos and other popular ground beef items have continued to deteriorate, as global beef trading conditions adjust to recent tariff headwinds…Read More
Jon Condon, 28/07/2026
For Australian beef producers, the pressure to do more with the same land never really goes away. Feed costs, labour constraints, variable seasons – they all push in the same direction. The question is always the same: how do you get more from what you’ve already got?..Read More
IF conversations of recent weeks are anything to go by, consumers are increasingly reaching for the good old air fryer to get a good steak on the plate with minimal effort and time. We recently tested it out on The Week in Beef…Read More
Eric Barker and Lydia Burton, 28/07/2026
Emerging leaders from across Australia’s grassfed beef industry are encouraged to apply for the next intake of Cattle Australia’s flagship National Beef Leaders program, with applications opening on Monday, 27 July 2026…Read More
Beef Central, 28/07/2026
There was little worthwhile rain across mainland Australia over the past week as typical mid-winter conditions prevailed – however western parts of Tasmania recorded some solid falls of 25-100mm in places..Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, 28/07/2026
The market was cheaper overall in a yarding of 1200 at Gunnedah this morning – down 100 on last week..Read More
Beef Central, 28/07/2026
Numbers lifted significantly to 4960 at Wagga yesterday on the back of strong prices, although quality continues to vary throughout each agent’s run. There were numerous lines of well-bred steers and heifers, however buyers were more cautious regarding the prices offered…Read More
Leann Dax, 28/07/2026