August 2021 Producer Spotlights
As winter rolled to a close what didn’t stop was the top prices seen around Australia for Angus cattle. With seedstock Angus animals reaching new highs in August, the commercial prices also stayed strong with Angus cattle being snapped up in saleyards around Australia.
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,
Board meeting report -12th August 2021
The Angus Australia Board met by video conference on the 12th August 2021 and considered numerous items, including the following:
- Ongoing plans for the maintenance of services by Angus Australia to members during the extended COVID-19 lockdown conditions,
Final chance to apply – 2021 GenAngus Future Leaders Program
Don’t miss out! Applications close this week for the 2021 GenAngus Future Leaders Program! Make sure you have completed your application by September 3rd to ensure consideration for the program.
Nominate for the 2021 Stewart Award
Without the generous support, assistance and enthusiasm of volunteers, the Angus Youth program would not be possible. The Angus Youth program is calling for nominations for the Stewart Award 2021.
Introducing angus.tech for New Zealand Angus breeders
Angus Australia invites commercial New Zealand Angus breeders and AngusPRO clients to an event showcasing the Angus Australia Database, angus.tech.
As we lead into the Spring bull selling season the event is not to be missed by anyone wanting to quickly and easily get up to speed with using the features of the database.
Behind the Beef Episode 12 – The Angus Influence – From Performance to Profit
A few months ago, we released our “A Week at Beef Australia” Behind the Beef episode detailing the week that was at the excellent Beef Australia 2021. In that episode we gave a recap of the Angus Australia seminar hosted at Beef Australia,
Updated EBVs Available – Mid August 2021
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the Mid-August 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available. With the completion of the Mid-August 2021 analysis,
Board meeting report -12th August 2021
The Angus Australia Board met by video conference on the 12th August 2021 and considered numerous items, including the following:
- Ongoing plans for the maintenance of services by Angus Australia to members during the extended COVID-19 lockdown conditions,
Angus Australia CEO announces retirement plans
Dr Peter Parnell has announced that he will be retiring from the role as Angus Australia CEO in February 2022.
Dr Parnell commenced in the CEO role in May 2009 and has overseen the introduction of some very significant changes to Angus Australia during his time at the helm of the organisation.
