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A common question I get is about Angus cattle, so here you go: Aberdeen Angus cattle are a breed of beef cattle originating from Scotland. They're known for their high-quality beef, which is tender and marbled, making them a popular choice for steak lovers. Here are some key features of the breed: Origin: The breed comes from the Aberdeen and Angus regions in Scotland. It has been developed over centuries, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. Appearance: Aberdeen Angus cattle are naturally polled (without horns) and typically have a black coat, although a red variety also exists. They have a compact, muscular build that contributes to their excellent meat quality. Temperament: Generally, Aberdeen Angus cattle are known for their calm and docile nature, which makes them easier to handle. Meat Quality: The breed is renowned for its beef, which is marbled with fat, leading to a tender and flavorful product. The meat is often used in high-end steakhouses and gourmet restaurants. Adaptability: They are quite adaptable to various climates and farming conditions, which makes them a versatile choice for many different types of farming operations. Breeding: Aberdeen Angus cattle are often used in crossbreeding programs to enhance the quality of beef in other breeds. Overall, Aberdeen Angus cattle are prized for their meat quality and are a staple in the beef industry worldwide.

The 2024 cattle inventory is the lowest it has been since 1951, which has sent beef prices soaring. The hog industry is looking profitable, too, but has a lot of ground to make up for with last year’s losses as well as supply chain complications caused by California’s Proposition 12. This Market Intel will use data from several USDA reports to assemble the market outlook for animal proteins for the second half of 2024. https://bit.ly/3SM4XO6

Doesn't this say it all - 'supermarkets had shown some resistance to high lamb prices, considering higher-margin products for shelf space' says Stephen Kirkup Livestock - report from Michael Priestley #buyBritishlamb #Fairpricesforfarmers #fairsupplychainforfarmers #weneedtopaytherightpriceforourfood #foodmarkets #meatprices #supportUKsheepfarmers #buyBritish

Breeding giant Turkey with Moringa #garden #America #Britishturkey #Poultry #moringa #antibiotics One of the quickest ways to fail in agriculture is basically not the lack of knowledge of farming but the lack of good accounting in farming. If you do not count the cost of production of either crop or animal, then you are sure going to be out of business before the next season or perhaps nose dive till you eventually run out of financial gas. The recent high cost of feeds and drugs of poultry animal is alarming. The price of feed has literally gone through the roof due to the cost two essential ingredients corn and groundnut. While a farmer cannot ignore the protein need in animal diet, it is imperative for farmers to begin to find alternatives while maintaining safety and quality in terms of production and consumption. For me, Moringa has helped greatly to drastically cut down on quantity of feed yet tremendously boosting quality. In this video, my 7 months old American Turkey has not been sick for one day and it continues to grow rapidly. I have used Moringa leaves an extracts for more than 15 years and I can say it is simply tested and trusted. The question now is why are animal feed mills not introducing this plant into their production to drop the pressure on demand for groundnuts and maize desperately needed by another king on the food chain MAN.

An excellent piece by my colleague Becky Smith examining the latest BCMS data to show insights on future GB cattle supply. Slower growth in numbers of beef calves registered to the dairy herd in the first half of 2024 than in previous years... are we reaching the peak? Key points: 🐂 As at 1 July 2024, the number of cattle on holdings in GB stood at 7.79 million head, down 1.8% year on year. 🥩 The number of cattle for beef production aged under 18 months was down year on year, driven by a reduction in the breeding herd. 📊 Lower numbers of cattle for beef production points to tightness in GB cattle supplies in Q4 of 2024 and lower slaughter numbers into 2025. 🐮 Dairy beef calves were the only group that saw growth in registrations, however that growth does appear to be slowing. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e3tajmNU

The goat market differs significantly from other livestock markets. The article in Farm Progress seems to indicate rising interest in goat driven by demographic changes and cultural preferences. ❓ How can we better understand and tap into this market? ❓ What strategies might be effective in enhancing the visibility and accessibility of goat meat? I'm interested in hearing your perspectives on the potential future of goat meat. Let's discuss the economic and cultural factors influencing the goat market. #GoatMeat #LivestockMarket #AgriculturalEconomics #FoodTrends #SustainableFarming

Food For Thought: The U.S. has less cattle than it ordinarily does, and given rising input costs and higher interest rates, it sure doesn’t look like ranchers are trying to build back their herds. Pasture quality has been improving this year, but existing drought conditions and high feed costs have driven farmers to sell off cattle over the past few years, rather than attempting to build up bigger herds – as a method of containing costs. The number of calves is down 2% compared to last year and is the lowest on record going back to 1948. Rather than breeding heifers to make calves, producers are sending them off to slaughter.* Higher prices and borrowing costs are putting pressure on profit margins for beef producers, which could lead to an extended period of cattle compression. Per the Kansas City Fed, interest rates on farm loans have tripled from the beginning of 2022 to the end of 2023, making it difficult for producers to purchase livestock. * Normally, when ranchers are expanding herds, only ~35-37% of the animals they’re selling off are heifers. As it stands now, it’s ~40%.

OIG News | MARA: Increased Hog Supply Drives Slight Decline in Oct Pork Prices According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (#MARA), the average price of #hogs in Sept was 19.7 RMB/kg, a decrease of 3.2% from Aug, #ending a five-month #upward trend. Since Oct, pork prices have continued to #decline slightly, primarily due to an increase in #hog #supply, as newly added medium and large pigs have reached their marketable weight. Li Jinghui, a member of the MARA, indicated that as pork consumption enters its #peak season in #Q4, the likelihood of significant price #fluctuations is #low, and the average #profit per head in pig farming is expected to remain #normal. This is attributed to two main factors: #Breeding #sow #inventory is #reasonable: As of the end of Q3, the national inventory of breeding sows reached 40.62 million, exceeding the normal holding level of 39 million by 104.2%, positioning itself at the upper limit of the reasonable space for capacity regulation. A favorable #supply-#demand match for #piglets: Since Mar, the number of piglets has been steadily increasing. Considering the six-month fattening cycle, this growth coincides with the autumn and winter consumption peak, resulting in a #favorable market supply-demand #match. For more information, please get in touch with us at overseas@oigcn.com.

Calling all Kenyan goat and sheep farmers. Choosing the right breed is crucial for your flock's success. Here's a quick guide to some popular options: Goats: Goats for Meat: Dorper: Fast-growing, hair sheep with excellent carcass quality (suited to arid and semi-arid areas). Red Maasai: Hardy, adaptable breed known for good meat production. Goats for Milk: Toggenburg: High milk yielders with good temperament (thrive in cooler highlands). Saanen: Another high milk producer, well-suited to intensive farming systems. Sheep: Hair Sheep for Meat: Blackhead Persian: Thrives in dry areas, known for disease resistance. Nyanza Fat-tailed: Adaptable breed with good meat production and fat reserves. Wool Sheep: (Best for high-rainfall areas) Merino: Produces high-quality wool, but requires more intensive care. Corriedale: Dual-purpose breed known for good wool and meat production. Research each breed thoroughly to find the best fit for your farm's specific needs. We offer expert advice on breed selection and a range of products to support your goat and sheep farming journey. #Shambahublimited #Livestockmanagement #Empoweringfarmers #Animalnutrition

It’s been the driest season on record. And we’re still making decisions here at Black Island about which way to move next. Crop, stock, hay, and people decisions are constantly changing. We been making some tough decisions throughout the season - including cleaning the grass weeds out of our lucerne stand back in June 🫣 & sowing oats. ⬇️ Figuring that either way we could graze it or cut it for hay. We’ve given ourselves a ‘de-stock’ date of the end of October, and so far 80% of our dry stock have gone (for prices we are happy with). So at the start of November we will only have ewes that we’ll mate in 2025 - & this year’s lambs. Our core breeding flock. I wondered if I should share this photo as drought is normally full of struggling crops & dry paddocks - and we’re not like that. We certainly don’t have the pasture availability we normally do - & have made the hard decisions to be where we are. We’ve got more paddocks like this one - happy plants & happy sheep. It’s drying off quickly & not enjoying the frost. But our livestock & country (soils, perennial pastures & dry matter) are in a good place to get us through to April-May. That’s season 2024 at Black Island. It’s one for the record books - one where we’ve used every tool in the toolbox! Look after yourself. It’s been a season of tough decisions. With still more decisions to come! #season24 #farmdecisionmaking #aginnovate #whatdroughtlookslikeforus