Understanding the genetics of coat colour - Beef Central
WEBJul 14, 2020 — The genetics of coat colour. A gene called the melanocartin 1 receptor is involved in the production of red/black coat colour in cattle. The melanocartin 1 receptor controls the levels of an enzyme called tyrosinase in skin cells. High levels of tyrosinase in the skin cells cause a dark colour (brown or black) while low levels of tyrosinase ...
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WEBSofter demand in 13,350 head AuctionsPlus offering. Cattle numbers lifted by three percent on AuctionsPlus this week, with 13,350 head offered. Demand has continue to ease compared to previous weeks, with clearance this week sitting at 57pc…. Read More. Beef Central, 28/09/2024. News.
Deciphering the cryptic code of cattle brands - Beef Central
WEBAug 12, 2016 — Deciphering the cryptic code of cattle brands. James Nason 12/08/2016. Dick Sternberg and Sean Morrissey with the Morrisey & Co forge at Jandowae where tens of thousands of cattle brands have been forged over the past 100 years. From lazy As and tumbling Bs to crazy Ys and rocking Zs, reading cattle …
11 health benefits of eating beef
WEBDec 1, 2017 — It has a positive impact on various health markers. 2. Beef Provides the “Master Antioxidant” Glutathione. Commonly known as the ‘master antioxidant,’ glutathione has a score of research linking it to (8); Anti-aging benefits. Increasing longevity. Preventing illness. Reducing the risk of chronic disease.
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WEBSep 25, 2024 — Australian Food & Agriculture sells vast NSW portfolio in $780m deal. Privately-owned Australian Food & Agriculture Co has sold its 13 NSW farms spanning 225,405ha to NASDAQ-listed Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp (ANSC) for $780 million…. Read More. Beef Central, 02/09/2024. Property.
NSW processor Monbeef to close for eight months, due to …
WEBJon Condon 04/12/2020. SOUTHERN NSW beef processor Monbeef will shutter its facility for eight months in early January, due to ongoing market pressures. The closure is a stark reminder of the extreme challenges facing red meat processors this year, with critically short livestock supply after severe drought, and consequent record high cattle ...
Australia’s 20 largest regions for cattle population - Beef Central
WEBSep 1, 2017 — As the accompanying map and table shows, New South Wales (cattle population of 5 million head) included six of the top 20 NRM region populations – the largest being the Central West region with 705,000 head. Victoria (3.5 million head) accounted for three of the top 20 NRM regions, including Glenelg/Hopkins at number …
The Business of Beef: Understanding what really drives efficiency …
WEBJan 19, 2024 — Some context may be needed for the differences in productivity and income per animal unit between the north and south. On average; the south has higher productivity resulting in higher income per animal unit than the north, but less operating scale resulting in higher operating costs per animal unit.
Queensland is running out of unique cattle brands - Beef Central
WEBJan 13, 2023 — There are now almost 70,000 three-piece cattle brands registered in Queensland, and almost 14,000 symbol brands, according to Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF) data. It is becoming increasingly difficult for livestock owners to register new brands, a QDAF spokesperson told an AgForce webinar last night.
Automated red meat shelf-life calculator goes live - Beef Central
WEBBeef Central 30/09/2021. A new tool has been launched helping red meat suppliers to monitor in real time, shelf-life days remaining on chilled beef and lamb products moving through the global supply chain. Sam O’Leary, Australian Organic Meats business development manager holding the Escavox tracker on their North Star property in NSW.