Australian Braford Society

2 days ago

📣📆 SAVE THE DATE!

We’re excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Braford Cattle Education Day will be held on:

📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
📍 Allora Showgrounds
🕣 8:30am – 4:30pm
💵 $60 per person (includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea)

Hosted by the South Queensland Braford Promotional Group, this hands-on education day is designed to support and develop young people and adults in the beef industry.

More information, including session details and registration forms, will be released soon, but for now, lock the date into your calendar!

For enquiries:
📞 Leanne Ridley – 0419 028 498 | leanneridley70@gmail.com
📞 Shannon Elton – 0417 632 407 | rymacfarmingco@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

Australian Braford Society

2 days ago

📣 2025 Commercial Braford Market Snapshot*

Here’s an updated overview of publicly reported 2025 commercial saleyard results where Braford or Braford-influenced cattle were specifically identified.

Commercial Market Highlights (2025)
Across early 2025, Braford and Braford-cross cattle have continued to present strongly through Queensland saleyards, with reports showing solid demand in weaner, feeder and bullock categories.

• Weaners: Light Braford and Braford-cross steers around the 200–250kg mark recorded sales in the mid-400c/kg range, returning close to $1,000/head.
• Heifers: Braford heifers, including weaner and lighter feeder types generally sat between 316–380 c/kg, with reports showing returns from around $1,000/head, depending on weight and condition.
• Bullocks: Heavy Braford bullocks featured in multiple reports, reaching just over 400 c/kg, with well-finished lines returning above $2,000/head.

Overall Price Snapshot: 316 – 492 c/kg, with head returns ranging from $988 to $2,143, reflecting weight, class and quality.

*Disclaimer: This snapshot is based only on publicly available 2025 saleyard reports. The results shown here are not a complete record of all Braford/Braford-influenced sales, and prices naturally vary with weight, season, market conditions and region. Many agents list cattle simply as “crossbred,” and some sales are not publicly released. This summary should be used as a general guide only.

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Australian Braford Society

1 week ago

🎄 Christmas Office Closures 🎄

As we wrap up another busy year, please note our office will be closing at 5.30pm AEDT on Friday, 19th December and will reopen at 8.00am AEDT on Monday, 5th January.

Thankyou to all our members and supporters for an amazing year. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year break!

If you need anything before the holidays, please get in touch.

02 6773 3130 | admin@braford.org.au | www.braford.org.au

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Australian Braford Society

1 week ago

The Queen B. LITERALLY. 👑

Oxbow Bethany, our girl who has never missed a beat. She was one of our very first heifer calves, by Ascot Cocoa out of Baroma Downs Nora.

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Australian Braford Society

2 weeks ago

VALE - VIVIAN RICHARD FORBES

The Braford community extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Vivian Richard Forbes, who passed away peacefully on 15th November 2025, aged 86 years.

Viv was well known within our community as the owner of Twin Hills Brafords, contributing greatly to the breed through his knowledge, dedication and lifelong passion for the cattle industry.

His life was marked by extraordinary achievements and an unwavering commitment to principle. A Dux, Geologist, Economist, Intellectual, Libertarian, Writer, Poet, Political Commentator, Coal Miner, Sheep Farmer, Grandfather and Founder of the Carbon Sense Coalition, he inspired many through his rigorous study, strong values and advocacy for honest, evidence-based conversation.

Viv will be remembered not only for his accomplishments, but for the legacy he leaves behind and the values he instilled in those around him.

Family and friends are invited to honour Viv’s life at a memorial service:
Friday, 5th December 2025 at 9:00am (Please arrive before 8:45am)
Centenary Memorial Gardens, 353 Wacol Station Road, Sumner, 4074

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Australian Braford Society

3 weeks ago

A reminder to members that Female Inventory is due soon. Your female inventory list must be returned to the Braford office by 1st December.

If you haven’t received your inventory list, please reach out so we can send one to you as soon as possible. Otherwise, please return your completed list promptly to avoid being charged for females not active within your herd.

Need help completing your female inventory? please get in touch and will be more than happy to assist.

admin@brafords.org.au | (02) 6773 2327 or (02) 6773 3130 | braford.org.au/

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Australian Braford Society

3 weeks ago

EOI
Chadwick Downs Platinum T083

We’ve made the hard decision to put Platinum on the market as hes not being used here enough and going to waste
He’s a lovely quiet, sound bull. Only 3yrs old.
Competed successfully at BEEF24.
Up to date with vax and drenching.
We have gorgeous progeny on the ground by him if any one would like pictures of them aswell.
We have collected and frozen straws from him which we keep the rights to register resulting progeny if we choose.

Pm for further details.
Parkes NSW.
Pedigree in link

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