Countryman Livestock News
Buyers focus on Poll Herefords
Poll Herefords again found favour with buyers at the Countryman Invitational Bull Sale at Narrogin Agricultural College last week.
March 11, 2013, 11:28 am-
More bulls, breeds for 20th sale
After a successful new beginning to the Countryman Invitational Bull Sale last year, the sale is set to continue in 2013, bigger and better.
February 15, 2013, 4:38 pm -
Bumper year for beef exports
Last year proved to be a record year for Australian beef shipments, according to trade data released last week by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
January 10, 2013, 2:49 pm -
DNA test helps avoid horns of a dilemma
Effective use of DNA technology can take the guess work out of breeding towards a pure Poll Merino flock.
January 10, 2013, 2:48 pm -
Pittard line impresses, ends Samm dominance
Bremer Bay lamb producers Wayne and Tara Pittard have broken through a Samm stranglehold on WAMMCO's Producer of the Month contest.
November 22, 2012, 3:40 am -
Pederick, Showdown show how it's done
In support of the rural community, Wellard Rural Exports conducted its fifth annual Star of the West Campdraft at the weekend at Boar Swamp, Pinjarra.
November 22, 2012, 3:38 am -
Special result for Tambellup stud
A standout line of 425 Merino ewes from Allawah Grazing made a top of $98 per head at the Landmark special ewe sale in Katanning last week.
November 15, 2012, 3:28 pm -
Update explores trade's future
More than 150 farmers concerned about the future of the sheep industry pulled up harvesting efforts for a crucial update on live export and the sheepmeat industry in Katanning on Monday.
November 15, 2012, 3:19 pm -
Breeders flock to second sale
Fellow Merino and Poll Merino stud breeders flocked to Lewisdale's second dispersal sale at Wickepin last week.
November 8, 2012, 3:49 am -
Prices will rebound: WAMMCO
WAMMCO has predicted farm gate lamb prices could fall slightly before rebounding in the second quarter of next year.
November 8, 2012, 3:49 am -
Ewes highlight of special sale
Ewe demand was huge at the Primaries and Westcoast Livestock special sale at Katanning last week where $86/head was top.
November 1, 2012, 3:21 am -
Export permit process holding back shippers
Extra conditions being put on livestock shippers to secure export permits could prolong a slow down of the live sheep trade, which has already caused a sharp contraction in saleyard prices in recent weeks.
October 25, 2012, 4:26 am -
Sheep hard work pays off in ribbons
There's little doubt Ted and Bev Hill love their sheep, and after yet another strong showing in the Esperance Agricultural Show they've got the ribbons to prove it.
October 25, 2012, 3:27 am -
Uphill battle for Greens ban Bill
The Australian Greens renewed its push to ban the live export trade during a rigorous debate in the Senate last week.
October 18, 2012, 5:24 pm -
Bindi goes live to put grower case
Woodanilling sheep producer Bindi Murray is spearheading a social media campaign calling on politicians to make an informed decision on the future of live animal exports.
October 11, 2012, 3:18 am -
Coles shows support for WA cattle
Trade cattle received strong support at the prime and led cattle auctions at this year's Perth Royal Show, with sales grossing $176,810 for 150 steers and heifers.
October 11, 2012, 3:11 am -
Salers number one in carcase judging
French cattle breed Salers took out the grand champion beef carcase judging in what is believed to be a first for the breed at the Perth Royal Show.
October 11, 2012, 3:10 am -
Ram prices sail at East Strathglen
Another outstanding East Strathglen ram sale had average prices reaching the top end of the market last week at Tambellup.
October 4, 2012, 2:24 am -
Buyers snap up Madrino Afrinos
The Maddock family's Afrino Merino rams were in high demand at Mukinbudin last week where a top of $2500 was realised.
October 4, 2012, 2:24 am -
Glenlands bull's price indeed a princely sum
Some say the true value of anything is its auction price - the true 'acid test'.
September 27, 2012, 2:49 am
Breaking
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- 1:42 pm Man dies after car veers into water
- 1:11 pm Rinehart still tops rich list despite $7b loss
- 1:03 pm Man questioned over Narrogin death
- 1:02 pm Man killed after car hits tree
- 12:27 pm Hockey won't support gay marriage
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