The Week in Beef: Latest Developments in the Industry

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Welcome to this week’s episode of “The Week in Beef,” where we delve into the latest news and trends affecting the beef industry in Australia.

Episode Highlights

• Lydia Burton discusses the recent tick outbreak in Queensland. Local producers are expressing their frustration over the government’s delayed response to this pressing issue.
• Jon Condon analyzes the increasing trend of pre-vaccinated cattle entering feedlots, shedding light on its implications for the future of beef production.
• James Nason addresses a critical yet often overlooked issue—the lack of accredited ships is significantly hindering the live export sector.
• This week’s number of the week reveals insights into soil carbon credit issuances, the alarming frequency of tick outbreaks in otherwise clean areas of Queensland, changes in Australian cattle herd size, and a fun exploration of the best saleyard canteen.

Where to Listen

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Previous Episodes

Here’s a quick recap of our previous episodes, featuring a diverse range of topics:

• 29 January: Floods | Fires | Forward predictions | Frank’s inspiring journey to OAM
• 22 January: Heifers shine at weaner sales | LSD in Bali | Gun buybacks coming
• 15 January: Fire, floods cause havoc | China tariff impacts | Weaner sale trends
• 18 December: Top trends that defined 2025 “the Goldilocks year”
• 11 December: Big numbers hit saleyards | Activists high court win | State of play in WA
• 4 December: EPBC uncertainty | Nutritionist’s live export support | How to judge Wagyu beef