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 role of breeding and genetic improvement within the context of sustainable beef production was a focus of today’s breeding technologies seminar hosted by international breeding company Vytelle. ..Read More
Genetics editor, Alastair Rayner, 08/05/2024
Beef Central genetics editor Al Rayner is at Beef 2024, reporting on issues and challenges in the animal genomics and genetics field. Here is the first of his observations from the early seminar programs…. ..Read More
Genetics editor, Alastair Rayner, 07/05/2024
Understanding the cost associated with implementing breeding technologies such as Fixed Time AI does require taking a step back to consider a number of factors contributing to both success and the overall cost of the program. Following on from last week’s column outlining the factors that contribute to the success of an FTAI program, this week the focus shifts to understanding the costs of such a program…Read More
By staying the course and sticking firmly to their long-term genetic goals, Southern Queensland commercial and seedstock producers Tom and Marie Copley’s low maintenance Brahman herd continues to thrive, despite recent tough seasonal conditions…Read More
Beef Central, 30/04/2024
There’s been some vigorous recent industry discussion about evaluating the costs and benefits of an AI program over natural mating. Genetics editor Al Rayner takes a deep-dive into the topic in this week’s review, finding its a complex space ..Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 23/04/2024
This week the focus is on the value of including genomics in breeding data for EBVs. While genomics does improve EBV accuracy, it can also show the actual spread in traits that are recorded. This could mean bull buyers can more effectively rank bulls on genetic merit and not overlook potential sires when they make selections on EBVs that do not have genomics behind them. ..Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 16/04/2024
High-ranking donor type females were in strong demand during the Elite Wagyu Sale held during last week’s 2024 Australian Wagyu Association Conference, where females sold to international buyers for up to $130,000…Read More
Beef Central, 16/04/2024
Eye Muscle Area is a trait often discussed by producers as being a desirable trait to include in their selection decisions. However narrowing down the reason as to why that trait is so desirable often results in some generally vague responses…Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 09/04/2024
Sydney Royal Easter Show’s led steer competition is over for another year, with entries in the lightweight and mediumweight divisions producing estimated lean meat yields ranging from 51.36pc to 66.11pc. All other traits being equal, that means a difference of 44kg of additional lean meat, between two carcases each weighing 300kg. Are there implications for industry?..Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 02/04/2024
This week’s column focuses on the distinctions between raw data, such as ultrasound scans, and performance data collected and processed through BreedPlan. Some bull buyers may be using raw data incorrectly and draw the wrong assumptions, genetics editor Alastair Rayner says ..Read More
Beef Central, 26/03/2024
This week’s genetics review looks at the value of frame scores, which were developed in the 1970s. The thinking from the US and potentially looking at our own data is that frame scores are no longer accurate predictors for modern cattle, and that people who rely on them may not be achieving the right outcome. Does industry need to revisit this concept?..Read More
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 19/03/2024
Two new Research Breeding Values (RBVs) are available for Angus cattle evaluation, both for eating quality traits – MSA Marbling Score and Shear Force tenderness measurement…Read More
Beef Central, 19/03/2024
