Dairy dry off – the time to plan
The dry off for spring calving dairy cows is just around the corner. Many producers are looking forward to a few sleep-ins, holidays with the…
Animal Health, Cattle
Cattle update – May 2022
At a glance Cattle prices soften slightly but remain well above levels a year ago. Demand for female cattle remains high in Victoria buoyed by…
Cattle
Cattle update – April 2022
At a glance Trade and medium steer prices remain firm, finding support early in April as numbers tighten. Cold fronts to begin from 18 April…
Cattle
Stud Stock update – March 2022
March was a busy month for Elders Stud Stock team with several key sales taking place across Australia. In this edition of the Stud Stock…
Cattle
Rebuilding Ridley capitalises as restocker demand continues
Livestock prices continue to captivate producers around the country. National trade steer prices continue to trend upwards at 21.5 per cent higher than the same…
Cattle, Financial Services
Cattle update – March 2022
At a glance South Australian stud stock season is well underway and bull prices have followed commercial beef prices higher, the Elders SA Stud Stock…
Cattle
Worms growing increasingly resistant to parasiticides
Studies show infected cattle under perform by 7.4 per cent (pc) in average daily weight gain1 and can have 5.4 pc lower feed intake1. Dr…
Animal Health, Cattle, Seasons
Five compelling reasons to weigh cattle this autumn
As autumn sets in, and daylight hours become shorter, now is the time to prepare your livestock for the upcoming winter to ensure they maintain…
Cattle, Seasons, Tech Services
Weaner cattle – is your drench doing its job?
A recent scientific article in the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) journal highlighted the need to check that your weaner drench is effective. Drench resistance is…
Animal Health, Cattle, Seasons
Cattle market – February update
At a glance Little variance between steer and heifer prices points to a high level of confidence from buyers as the wet summer rolls on.…
Cattle
Elders for International Dairy Week 2022
Elders is pleased to sign on as a Diamond sponsor for the biggest dairy event in Australia International Dairy Week 2022 (IDW). The event will…
Cattle
Cattle market – December update
At a glance National trade steer prices firmed slightly to 539 c/kg lwt but increased supply is expected over the coming six weeks. Flooding in…
