AuctionsPlus
Reality check: the other side of the cattle price story
Reading some headlines on the future of cattle prices from a well noted analysts in one of my regular subscriptions I couldn't help but shake my head.
Aggregating several years of detailed transaction data through the AuctionsPlus platform, the AuctionsPlus Breed Hoofprint report showcases the indicative location of purebred commercial cattle in Australia. Where is the hotspot for your breed?
The top breeds for listings on AuctionsPlus so far in 2024 have been included in the analysis: including Angus, Brahman, Hereford, Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Friesian, Brangus, Charbray, Shorthorn, Charolais and Murray Grey.
Continuing on from an analysis of increased listings of purebred cattle in 2022, the “Breed Hoofprint” delivers a visual representation of the fluidity of the Australian cattle market. This year's hoofprint includes listings from the 1st of January to the 31st of March, 2024.
Indexed price comparisons from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024 for each breed against the EYCI are included in the report, highlighting the variability each breed has against the “general market”.
The sheep flock reset changes the rebuild story
Matt Dalgleish: Jun 10, 2026
Earlier this year Episode3.net looked at where Australia sat in the livestock cycle. At the time, the sheep sector looked to be slightly further...
Little fanfare for record trades and mutton
There hasn’t been a lot of fanfare, as prices have been strong for some time, increases are marginal, and the heavy end is lagging. The Eastern...