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WEBAugust beef exports continue record surge, exceeding 121,000t. The recent record surge in Australian beef exports continued during August, with a monthly total of 121,797 tonnes shipped to all markets representing the third highest monthly volume on record…. Read More. Beef Central, 04/09/2024.
11 health benefits of eating beef - Beef Central
WEBDec 1, 2017 · US nutritionist Michael Joseph says there are important health benefits of eating beef, and here he takes a closer look at 11 of them. ..Read More
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 ...
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 …
WEBPrimal & Subprimal Weights and Yields. Percentage:Quality and Yield GradesEstablished in 1927, the USDA meat-grading system cutability (yield of edible meat) used in buying and selling administered by the United States Department of Agriculture yield-gr.
Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
WEBCan mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production? Beef Central 22/03/2024. RESEARCHERS say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands. University of Queensland’s Professor Tim Mahony said it was vital for the livestock industry to take advantage of the unprecedented ...
Improving temperament: effects on productivity and meat quality
WEBOct 3, 2017 · Temperament effects on productivity and meat quality. Research found favourable relationships between temperament and meat quality, feedlot performance, ease of transport and some reproductive traits. Animals with good temperament have higher weight gains in feedlots. This research outcome …
Kilcoy unveils new beef brands as part of global ... - Beef Central
WEBMay 3, 2018 · A NEW Wagyu brand program, and refreshed identities for a suite of existing brands are part of the unfolding expansion of Kilcoy Pastoral Co, Australia’s largest dedicated grainfed beef processor.
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Cattle slaughter projected to hit lowest level in 36 years
WEBApr 30, 2021 · A major reduction in slaughter volumes on the back of significant rainfall in northern Australia over summer has fuelled the prospect of the national cattle herd rebuild intensifying, MLA's April quarterly update to the 2021 Cattle Industry Projections says. The forecast cattle slaughter for this year of 6.4 million head - the lowest in 36 years - and numbers are not expected to approach ...