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.
Genomic data collected through intensive and detailed recording, has helped increase EBV accuracy in some lowly heritable and hard-to-measure traits by as much as 50pc a Beef 2024 seminar audience was told this month.
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In what is being described as the biggest addition to BreedPlan in over 50 years, a new DNA-Only genetic evaluation product is being launched for commercial cattle herds…Read More
James Nason, 14/05/2024
Throughout Beef 2024, there was a consistent theme based on capturing and growing the opportunities to improve beef production, often using well established practices and technologies. While there were many new developments presented in genetics seminar sessions, more frequently the information presented was demonstrations of how existing technology continues to underpin efficient and productive beef enterprises. CPC’s Troy Setter provided some examples in a discussion around bulls suited to the north..Read More
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
Beef Central, 30/04/2024
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
