Search our lists below to see bull sales coming up around Australia, and to get the results of recently completed stud and herd bull sales around the country.
The information is a valuable resource to help bull buyers make decisions about upcoming purchases and to stay abreast of latest bull price levels.
Both lists are fully searchable by breed, time-frame, region and specific stud prefix.
The Calf Alive project has been instrumental in identifying the causes behind high loss rates in young heifers in northern Australia and recommending strategies to manage both mortality and maximise re-conception rates…Read More
A report published recently in the CSIRO Journal of Animal Production Science focusses on the outcomes and impacts of the COVID pandemic on Australia’s beef producers, with a particular emphasis on regional variations, cattle prices, and the overall resilience of the supply chain…Read More
Beef Central, 01/10/2024
A Texas A&M research study investigated the genetic and environmental components of temperament, specifically during the calving period, and how it correlates with reproductive and productivity traits. It came up with some surprising conclusions, some of which go against conventional thinking ..Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 24/09/2024
Research from the long-gone Beef Cooperative Research Centre continues to provide valuable insights into improving beef production, especially in the challenging climates of northern Australia. Among the studies continuing to provide impact is work by Barwick and others, investigating the genetic factors affecting cattle performance in tropical conditions, focusing on Brahman and tropical composite breeds, offering significant insights into the genetic traits that influence both heifer and steer performance across different seasons…Read More
Guest Author, 24/09/2024
Given the physical characteristics and temperament of bulls, ensuring their welfare during transport is not only a matter of ethics but also an economic necessity. Poor handling during transit can lead to stress, injuries, and reduced performance, all of which impact profitability…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 17/09/2024
The commencement of the wet season in Northern Australia is often greeted with relief by cattle producers. It represents a reset for grazing operations, with new growth and opportunities for stock to regain condition after an often-difficult dry season. However, the wet season is not necessarily without its challenges – there are many considerations for breeding herds that have to be factored-in to management planning…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 17/09/2024
The Australian Brahman Breeders Association says optimising feeding is an opportunity for the breed to enter higher value MSA programs, especially through increasing marbling…Read More
Eric Barker, 11/09/2024
With thousands of new bulls purchased this spring being introduced to their new homes, the impact of social structure within herds and among bull teams plays a significant part in determining how successful a new bull will be in achieving those duties. While in more intensively-managed southern herds, new bulls can be used in small teams or as single sires, northern Australian herds have greater challenges, meaning producers need to understand how bulls interact within herds to maximise the investment they have made in new bulls this season…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 10/09/2024
Particularly in multiple-sire beef herds, dominance among bulls significantly influences reproductive outcomes and herd dynamics. Dominance dictates which bulls have the greatest access to females, affecting calf output, mating success, and overall herd productivity, and there are several key traits that consistently predict which bulls will rise to the top of the hierarchy…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 10/09/2024
A bunch of Angus bull breeders have generously donated stud heifers as fundraisers for the Angus Australia Youth Foundation this year, and the latest in the series goes up for auction on Monday…Read More
Beef Central, 06/09/2024
Despite advances in increasingly accurate genetic information, there are still some schools of thought that encourage cattle selection based on single traits exhibited in phenotype. Often these recommendations are based on anecdotal evidence or unproven theories, genetics editor Alastair Rayner says…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 03/09/2024
Post-calving liveweight loss in beef cattle is a critical factor that directly impacts conception rates, a key aspect of reproductive efficiency in Australian beef herds. The period following calving is marked by significant physiological demands on cows, as they must produce milk for their calves while recovering from parturition…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 03/09/2024