ImmuneDEX – Updated Sire RBVs Available
Updated sire Research Breeding Values for ImmuneDEX have recently been published as an addition to the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE).
The collection of immune response phenotypes, and calculation of the associated ImmuneDEX Research Breeding Values (RBV),
Angus Australia welcomes new members
Angus Australia would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new Members.
Please note, many new members have elected not to have their names published.
For further contact details,
Mackas Australian Black Angus Beef joins the Verified Black Angus Beef ranks
Mackas Australian Black Angus is the latest brand to join the suite of Verified Black Angus Beef brands.
Independently verified by Angus Australia and solidifying their places in the domestic and global premium beef market as brands of superior quality and integrity,
Updated EBVs Available: October 2020
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the October 2020 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available. The following reports are available to download from the “Files to Download” section of the Member Login area on the Angus Australia website.
Important Changes to Animal Identification
Members are advised of two important changes that will apply to the identification of animals that are born from January 1st, 2021 onwards.
- Change to Animal IDs
The unique animal ID assigned to each animal recorded with Angus Australia consists of the breeder’s herd identifier,
Australian Beef Breeding Insights
A survey of Australian beef breeders was conducted by an independent market research group as part of a MLA Donor Company and Angus Australia co-funded project, during May and June 2019 and was primarily focused on collecting baseline data on producer’s breeding preferences,
Records are made to be broken!
While the word unprecedented has been thrown around a lot in 2020, there really is no other way to describe the buying frenzy being witnessed for Angus cattle in recent weeks.
August 2020 Producer Spotlights
As winter rolled to a close, there was great success for commercial Angus producers at sales around the country during the month of August.
See below for the August 2020 Producer Spotlights.
Consistency at Mt Kinglsey
Situated in Central Queensland’s sandstone Brigalow belt, David and Chris Benn own and operate “Mt Kingsley”, where they run a certified organic, predominantly Angus herd. The Benn’s operation encompasses a breeding enterprise of 450 breeding females and a finishing enterprise where progeny are pasture finished to meet the organic export market specifications.
Did you miss Spring Bull Night?
Did you miss Spring Bull Night?
Don’t worry, it is now available to watch in full via the Angus Australia YouTube channel!
