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 …
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WEB4 days ago · Tariffs on Australian beef exports to China will shortly rise by 12pc of the value of each product for the remainder of 2024, as our beef exports again trigger the country’s Safeguard market protection provisions. It means a $15/kg item would cost $16.80/kg under the added tariff burden .. Read More.
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.
ACC and Coles go separate ways in processing, brands and retail …
WEBNov 13, 2019 · As part of the decoupling between ACC and Coles, ACC is now developing its own beef brand and its place in producing, processing and packaging animal protein for new customers in Australia and overseas. The range will extend from fresh cuts, both vacuum-packed primals and retail-ready items, and …
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 …
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. ding program is born by meat packers. Grading purchased conforms to.
Recruitment - Beef Central
WEBRecruitment. Welcome to AgJobs Central – A highly-targeted, one-stop-shop for employment and career opportunities in the beef, sheepmeat, wool and grains industries, accessible by more than 150,000 regular readers. Job listings can be searched by industry, using the filter below. If no sector box is ticked, all current jobs will appear.
Weekly genetics review: Managing double muscling through …
WEBJul 21, 2020 · A recent review of Double Muscling Research was published by ABRI, which identified several large industry research programs investigating the impact of double muscling on birth weight, calving ease, weaning weight and several production traits as well. The review summarised these projects with some useful messages to consider.
Family’s paddock to plate supply chain measures up
WEBJames Nason 10/05/2017. Jim Lomas and Philip Hughes. A cattle producing family has shared the story of their journey from a conventional breeding and growing operation several years ago into a fully integrated paddock to plate supply chain, with their own feed mill, grain-assisted paddock finishing system and retail beef brand.