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Kaharau Panther S336, showing true depth and size of body that is a trademark of his sons.

Mordallup Angus bull saleMuir family celebrate 70 years of Angus quality

The Muir family of Mordallup Angus stud are proud to announce their 70th year of breeding excellence, marking a significant milestone in commitment to quality Angus genetics. 

Bob Garnant

Elizabeth Hall shared a memorable celebration of her husband, Richard Hall, who was the recipient of the prestigious Strathtay Trophy award through Angus WA and the Young family.

Angus WA Strathtay Trophy WA cattle breeding specilaist Richard Hall celebrated

Artificial breeding specialist and veterinarian Richard Hall of Bunbury was the recipient of the prestigious WA Angus Strathtay Trophy for his dedication and commitment to the Angus breed.

Bob Garnant

Black Tara V79, sired by S Right Time 7861, is one of 20 Angus bulls to be offered by the Kupsch family at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 5.

Black Tara Angus saleBlack Tara Angus to offer first sons of Showtime

The Kupsch family of Allanooka-based Black Tara Angus stud are proud to present a quality line-up of 20 Angus bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on Thursday, March 5. 

Bob Garnant

WA genetics were showcased at the World Angus Forum last year demonstrating the depth of the breed throughout Australia.

Angus Australia successAngus Australia reaches milestone of global relevance

For Angus Australia, 2025 was one of those defining years, a year larger and more consequential than most. 

Bob Garnant

Koojan Hills Trident T288 will have 14 sons represented in the Metcalfe family’s On-Property Angus Bull Sale on February 23.

Kojan Hills Angus saleKoojan Hills Angus supplies bulls for commercial outcomes

The Metcalfe family of Koojan Hills Angus stud in Manypeaks welcome cattle producers to their On-Property Angus and Murray Grey Bull Sale to be held on February 23.

Bob Garnant

Arkle Angus continues its embryo transfer progression combining exceptional maternal pedigrees with top-notch sire lines.

Arkle Angus bull salesArkle Angus on the move to enhance breeding excellence

Arkle Angus is on the move, relocating operations from Munglinup to Yelverton to enhance the stud’s development, along with plans to host two bull sales this year across two venues.

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Angus Western Australia chairman Andrew Kuss.

WA Angus chair addressWA Angus well positioned: WA Angus chair Andrew Kuss

As I reflect on the past year, I am proud of where Angus and the WA Angus community is today. 

Andrew Kuss

Coonamble Rock Solid V105 is one of the featured sale bulls to be offered in a catalogue of 125 lots on February 24 at the Davis family's on-property sale at Bremer Bay.

Coonamble Angus Bull salePremiumCoonamble Angus to feature Rock Solid bulls

The Davis Family of Coonamble Angus will offer 125 grass fed bulls for sale on February 24 starting at 12pm on-property at 5092 Swamp Road in Bremer Bay.

Bob Garnant

Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud will offer 150 bulls at its on-property sale on April 20 at Gingin.

Munda Reds genetic advancesPremiumMunda Reds employs world-leading breeding technology

The team at the Gingin-based Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud are ecstatic about the progress they made last year marking significant growth, learning, and genetic advancement. 

Bob Garnant

Bullock Hills V88, a rising two-year-old son of OMF Epic features in this year’s Bullock Hills Black Simmental sale on March 11 at Boyanup.

Bullock Hills Bull salePremiumBullock Hills sale to feature 30l Black Simmental bulls

The Patterson family’s Katanning-based Bullock Hills Simmentals will host its fourth annual production sale on Wednesday, March 11, at the Boyanup Saleyard Complex

Bob Garnant

Lot 5 – Willandra Vanguard (PH) is one of 76 bulls from three breeds on offer at the Cowcher family's 38th Annual On-Property Bull Sale to be held on February 17.

Willandra Bull salePremiumWillandra offers highest quality of three breeds

The Cowcher family of Willandra Simmental and Red-Black Angus stud in Williams will host their 38th Annual On-property Bull Sale on Tuesday, February 17 at 12.30pm.  

Bob Garnant

Lot 2- Venturon Real Deal V161- pictured at 18 months is one of 40 Angus bulls to be catalogued at the Thompson family's on-property bull sale to be held on February 20 at Boyup Brook.

Venturon Bull salePremiumVenturon Angus and Charolais stud to offer best line-up ever

The Thompson family of Venturon Livestock in Boyup Brook are thrilled to be presenting a unique offering of Charolais and Angus bulls as part of their 2026 sale draft on February 20.

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Bonnydale Quadrant W107, by US sire Ruby's Quadrant, is one of 80 yearling bulls on offer at the Introvigne family's on-property bull sale to be held on March 9 at Bridgetown.

Bonnydale Bull salePremiumBonnydale proves SimAngus carcase excellence with show win

The Introvigne family are proud to offer another industry leading line-up of 80 Black Simmental and SimAngus sires at their Bonnydale 30th Annual On-Property Bull Sale on March 9.

Bob Garnant

Lot 38 Black Market Prolific V076 is one of 56 Angus bulls on offer by the Torrisi family on February 27 at Boyanup.

Black Market Bull salePremiumBlack Market Angus son to feature Showtime genetics

The Torrisi family of Boyanup-based Black Market Angus stud will host their Annual Angus Bull Sale at the town’s saleyards on Friday, February 27

Bob Garnant

One of the Giudici family's maiden SimAngus cows with a 385kg March-drop Black Simmental sired steer destined for feedlot finishing.

Donnybrook cattle weigh inPremiumSound Euro-Angus genetics weigh in at Donnybrook

Donnybrook farmer Brendon Giudici is carrying on with his family’s 70-year tradition of producing productive cattle through maternal hybrid vigour for sustainable beef production.

Bob Garnant

There have been record price signals for boxed beef.

Prime Beef featurePremiumPrime Beef: WA’s boxed beef market on bullish run

The WA cattle market is well up, with record price signals for boxed beef driven by an imbalance of strong consumer demand that exceeds supply.

Bob Garnant

Carenda Angus stud co-principal Matt Kitchen will offer 30 Angus bulls at his family's on-property sale in Katanning on February 13.

Carenda Angus Bull SalePremiumCarneda to offer first-drip sons of Angus sire Resilient

Katanning-based Carenda Angus stud co-principal Matt Kitchen and his team will offer 30 quality Angus bulls in their eighth annual on-property sale at Katanning. 

Bob Garnant

Blackrock Angus stud principal Ken MacLeay will offer 90 high-performing and measured bulls at the Boyanup saleyards on February 12.

Blackrock Angus salePremiumBlackrock Angus to offer first sons of Pine View Vezina J166

Cattle producers aiming to secure quality bulls from superior genetics should mark their attendance to the Blackrock Angus Bull Sale on February 12 at the Boyanup saleyards

Bob Garnant

Counting sheep is being made easier with AI.

Counting sheepPremiumBunbury sheep processor backs artificial intelligence

AI has hit South West agriculture in a big way, with a major local processor backing in new technology.

Will Corbett

Former WA Senator Chris Back.

Dr Chris Back elected ALEC chairPremiumDr Chris Back to lead $1 billion livestock export industry

Respected veterinarian and former WA Senator Dr Chris Back has been elected as the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council independent chair replacing David Galvin who served since 2020.

Bob Garnant

Sheep.

Liver Disease WatchPremiumUrgent warning: Lupinosis affecting WA sheep flocks

Livestock producers are being warned to keep an eye on their flocks for signs of lupinosis following widespread rainfall from November last year.

Georgia Campion

Australian cattle beef exports reached the second highest monthly volume on record in October.

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Aussie beef faces $1b hit from Chinese trade rules

Australia’s beef industry fears an almost $1 billion hit after China slapped new trade restrictions on meat producers across the globe in a move the Albanese Government branded ‘very disappointing’. 

Matt Mckenzie & Katina Curtis

Former WA Senator Chris Back.

Dr Chris Back elected ALEC chairPremiumDr Chris Back to lead $1 billion livestock export industry

Respected veterinarian and former WA Senator Dr Chris Back has been elected as the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council independent chair replacing David Galvin who served since 2020.

Bob Garnant

Australian beef cattle production in 2025 reached 20.79 million tonnes with improved efficiency gains across the supply chain to strengthen its global export share.

Top 10 trends of 2025PremiumAustralia’s red meat sector favours in top 10 trends

From record-breaking prices to shifting global trade flows, 2025 has been a year of profound change for Australia’s red meat sector. 

Bob Garnant