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New case of BSE in Canada
18/11/2008 | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced that a seven-year-old dairy cow in British Columbia has been confirmed to have bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease).   | CommentsComments (2) | Nervous demand hits lamb market | Mt Gambier weaner steers up to ...
Industry fights CSIRO closure
17/11/2008 | Six months after the CSIRO announced it would close the Rockhampton Rendel Laboratory, members of the beef cattle industry have decided to stand up and fight the decision.   | New data shows profitability of ... | Poll Hereford cows to $1650 at ...
Trial targets better use of NLIS technology
17/11/2008 | CQ BEEF Biloela Group members are keen to capitalise on their investment in the mandatory NLIS electronic tagging system and take advantage of the technology to improve herd management and profitability.  | New data shows profitability of ... | Strong US beef exports offset ...
Mt Gambier weaner steers up to $30 dearer
17/11/2008 | Although buyers appeared reluctant on Friday to force the store cattle market at Mt Gambier, SA, due to raised seasonal concerns, prices achieved were mostly steady, and up to $20- $30 a head higher for the district's first major offering weaner steer calves.   | Young cattle firm, but ... | Lamb prices maintain 15-30pc ... | VIDEO: Mt Gambier weaner steers up to ...
New data shows profitability of Australian beef industry
15/11/2008 | Australia's beef producers have modest levels of debt, relatively strong operating profitability and good prospects for the future, according to National Australia Bank agribusiness general manager, Khan Horne.   | CommentsComments (2) | Crossbred ewes to $160 at ... | Crossbred ewes to $160 at ...
Strong US beef exports offset domestic downturn
14/11/2008 | A shift occurring in the US, with greater demand for lower-cost beef items, has pushed the price of beef cattle down over the past several weeks, but a positive in the US beef market is that exports are improving.  | Canada trying to regain beef ... | How stem cells will ...
Poll Hereford cows to $1650 at Armidale
14/11/2008 | The Keswick Poll Hereford dispersal saw the culmination of a breeding program conducted by Bill Shugg for more than 40 years, with cows and calves fetching a well-deserved $1650 at auction.  | $130 top for crossbred Edenhope ... | Crossbred ewes to $160 at ... | VIDEO: Poll Hereford cows to $1650 at ...
Young cattle firm, but over-the-hooks prices slide
14/11/2008 | The weak and uncertain export market, combined with high cattle yardings, caused a significant downward move in over-the-hooks cattle prices in Queensland and, to a lesser extent, NSW this week.  | New role for cattle stars from ... | Canada trying to regain beef ...
New role for cattle stars from movie, 'Australia'
13/11/2008 | Movie star cattle have gone from pulling crowds to pulling drays as their time in the limelight has drawn to a close.   | Message from Russia of love for ... | Roma heifers hit 179c/kg | VIDEO: Australia's movie stars sold in ...
Canada trying to regain beef access to Korea
13/11/2008 | Canadian and Korean veterinary officials met last week to work on technical negotiations of the requirements for Canada to export beef to South Korea.  | Muchea saleyards finally get ... | Message from Russia of love for ...
Message from Russia of love for Aussie beef
12/11/2008 | The future for exports of Australian beef to Russia is looking good with imports by the growing economy increasing by more than 40,000 tonnes from 2007 to 2008.   | CommentsComments (1) | $60,000 tops Brahman Classic sale | Greg Brown the new Cattle ...
Roma heifers hit 179c/kg
12/11/2008 | Prices were mixed at Queensland's benchmark Roma store sale yesterday, where a smaller yarding of 3900 head of cattle was on offer.
US beef exports are on the rise
11/11/2008 | In an ominous sign for the Australian beef industry, exports from the United States are on the rise.  | October sheep and lamb output ... | Middle East hungry for more sheep
$60,000 tops Brahman Classic sale
10/11/2008 | A $60,000 grey Brahman bull offered by the Fenech family's FBC Stud, Wowan, has topped the inaugural Brahman Classic Sale at Gracemere today.
Cattle EYCI recovers by 5.25c/kg, to 327.25c/kg
6/11/2008 | The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has recovered by 5.25¢/kg during this week compared with last week', rising to 327.25¢/kg cwt.  | Beef levy funding review underway | US beef claws back marketshare ...
DNA test a relief for many Angus breeders
6/11/2008 | Angus breeders in Australia let out a collective sigh of relief following the release of results from testing on 53 Australian-bred Angus sires in America last week for a lethal defect gene.  | CommentsComments (1) | Foot and mouth vaccine to save ... | US beef claws back marketshare ...
DNA test a relief for many Angus breeders
6/11/2008 | Angus breeders in Australia let out a collective sigh of relief following the release of results from testing on 53 Australian-bred Angus sires in America last week for a lethal defect gene.  | Australian Angus breeders take ... | Future Direction likely carrier ...
4/11/2008 | The committee formed to review the beef marketing funding levy is inviting submissions from cattle levy payers and other industry stakeholders.   | CommentsComments (3) | GM pastures push a wasteful ... | Animals Australia launches ...
US beef claws back marketshare in Korea
3/11/2008 | Since the resumption of US beef exports to Korea at the end of June, volumes of US beef have been on the rise despite being unable to make significant inroads into some distribution channels.  | Nat Foods to sell off its brands | China ready to shore up food ...
Young cattle prices drop sharply
31/10/2008 | The benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has fallen 14.75¢/kg over the past week to 322¢/kg (cwt) on Thursday afternoon – the lowest point since the beginning of June this year, Meat and Livestock Australia reports.
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13/11/2008 | Cattle are getting a bad rap these days, so it's refreshing to see Britain's venerable National Trust getting into the business of "conservation cows".
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