The timing of calving, as well as the duration of the calving period are often pivotal in the overall efficiency of a typical southern, or more closely-managed northern breeding program.Continue reading “Weekly genetics review: What does your calving pattern tell you?”
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World Angus Forum Youth Team Selection
Are you keen on cattle and interested in a life-changing experience to Australia in May 2025? All you have to do to get yourself in the running is head alongContinue reading “World Angus Forum Youth Team Selection”
ASBP – Cohort 14 is Here!
Twenty-nine new bulls have been selected as the Cohort 14 sires of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). These bulls were selected from over 60 nominations representing 3 different countriesContinue reading “ASBP – Cohort 14 is Here!”
Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023
Did you miss the recent Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023 webinar? Don’t worry, you can watch it here. A number of important enhancements will shortly be made to the calculationContinue reading “Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023”
Enhancements to TACE 2023
A number of important enhancements have been made to the calculation of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus cattle in Australia and New Zealand. The enhancements form part ofContinue reading “Enhancements to TACE 2023”
Breed Versatility Positioning: Why do Angus work for you?
When discussing the versatility of the Angus breed, the people who can attest to it the best are those utilising the breed in varied environments and systems around the countryContinue reading “Breed Versatility Positioning: Why do Angus work for you?”
World Angus Evaluation
In conjunction with the American Angus Association® and the Canadian Angus Association, Angus Australia is excited to announce the launch of the World Angus Evaluation. The World Angus Evaluation (WAE)Continue reading “World Angus Evaluation”
AngusPRO Education Module – 25 September
We are well into the yearling bull sales now and we’re seeing results across the board that are reflective of the season and the trying times we find ourselves in as farmers.
Despite this, last week we watched Twin Oaks T019 smash the New Zealand record for a yearling sold at an on farm auction. The Millah Murrah Paratroooper son transferred to MVP Ag for a staggering $41,000. Congratulations to all involved and it’s worth noting the purchase was made online via BIDR.
Angus Australia to Participate in the World Angus Evaluation
Angus Australia is pleased to announce its upcoming participation in the World Angus Evaluation. As the name suggests, the World Angus Evaluation (WAE) is a globally focussed genetic analysis ofContinue reading “Angus Australia to Participate in the World Angus Evaluation”
AngusPRO Education Module – 7 September
AngusPRO bulls are bred by the breeder, progeny are finished for the processor and Angus beef is purchased by the consumer. As farmers, we must never lose sight of what the end consumer demands… When the end product is of a consistent high quality — meaning it’s tender, tasty and has good marbling — this creates more demand for the end product, which enables the processor to offer higher prices back to the farmer. This is a basic demand driven price model.