An area of chromosome 6 that affects cattle carcass weight has been identified using two different Japanese species. Knowledge of this four-gene region, described in the open access journal BMC ...

Average carcass weights have fallen by over 10kg in the past decade, with cows showing the largest decline of almost 20kg, while a growing proportion of steers and heifers are grading Os, and nearly ...

Heavier cattle are bridging the supply gap, but the industry is testing the upper limits of "acceptable" as backfat and ribeye sizes swell.

It comes as the heaviest cow heifers and steers come from two states at opposite ends of the country. A report from Meat and Livestock Australia showed carcass weights for male and female cattle in ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed this week that a carcass of a heifer found near Walden was killed by wolves. Ranching advocates say the roughly 500 pound heifer — born this spring and meant to ...

Meeting market specifications is what drives one central Queensland beef cattle operation. Sam and Sarah Becker run a multi-pronged stud and commercial operation with a clear focus — to produce beef ...

Carcass competitions are used to educate farmers about the ever evolving consumption habits of meat-loving Australians, and are critical for farmers who want to stay one step ahead of the consumer.

An area of chromosome 6 that affects cattle carcass weight has been identified using two different Japanese breeds. Knowledge of this four-gene region should be useful in breeding beef cattle. An area ...