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Angus Australia eNews 18 August 2021   |   View this email online
 

Angus Australia eNews

This edition features Spring Bull Night is on tonight, Angus Australia CEO announces retirement plans, Wrapping up Next Generation Selection with RBVs and much more.

Spring Bull Night is on tonight!

Which bulls are you considering for your Spring Joining? The Spring Bull Night takes place tonight from 7pm AEST via the Angus Australia YouTube Channel and Facebook page.  
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Angus Australia CEO announces retirement plans
Dr Peter Parnell has announced that he will be retiring from the role as Angus Australia CEO in February 2022.  READ MORE
Spring Bulletin bookings close next week
Bookings close August 23rd, 2021 for advertising in the 2021 Angus Australia Spring Bulletin.  READ MORE
Livestock auctions & COVID-19
NSW Health Minister Mr Brad Hazzard has signed an exemption under the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order 2021 to permit:  READ MORE
Update on Queensland Border Crossing
Andrew Sinnamon from AgForce Queensland has provided an update on the requirements for crossing the border in to and out of Queensland.  READ MORE
Success for Angus Verified Cattle
Commercial producers are already reaping the benefits of having their cattle in the Angus Verified program, check out the Angus Verified Producer Spotlights.  READ MORE
Angus Research Selection Indexes now available
Angus Australia is pleased to announce that a series of research selection indexes are now available on Angus animals.  READ MORE
Sponsorship opportunities available for the NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup
NH Foods Australia recently came on board as title sponsor for the 2022 NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup.  Without the support of our partners, the event would not be possible.  There are still sponsorship opportunities available for the 2022 NH Foods Australia Angus Youth Roundup.  READ MORE
The 2021 LIVEXchange Conference Scholarships Applications are Open
These events are all about sharing information and insight into the livestock export trade, breaking down knowledge barriers, being open about industry challenges and demonstrating industry’s commitment and ongoing effort to improve animal welfare in supply chains.  READ MORE
Annual Ascot Bull Sale

17th September 2021
On property, 1pm
130 Bulls
30 Registered Heifers
Want to take part in an industry leading workshop?
Applications for the 2021 GenAngus Future Leaders Program are now open.  The program is targeted at people looking to start up their own business in the beef industry or take that next step in their existing business.  READ MORE
How can members be involved?
Angus Australia members are encouraged to score their Angus animals for coat type and submit it for inclusion in TACE to create Coat Score RBVs.  A guide to collecting coat type scores is available from the Angus Australia website.  READ MORE
Angus Australia services during COVID-19 lockdown
Whilst the Angus Australia office will be closed, with staff working from home, we will endeavour to maintain all services during the lockdown period.  READ MORE

Wrapping up Next Generation Selection with RBVs

Research Breeding Values are EBVs in development.  Angus Australia has put together resources discussing the four RBVs published by the society, and how members can contribute to the performance information on research traits. 

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