A total of 10,064 head of Santa Gertrudis cattle have been offered so far on AuctionsPlus for 2021.

Light steers 200-280kg liveweight averaged $1,438/head in 2021, increasing 72% from 2020 ($838/head) and 117% from 2019 ($663/head). Whilst the heavier steers, 280-330kg liveweight averaged $1,545/head in 2021, increasing 34% from 2020 and 91% from 2019, averaging $1,152/head and $808/head respectively.

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To date in 2021, there has been 3,989 head of Shorthorn cattle offered on AuctionsPlus. Light steers, 200-280kg liveweight average...
So far in 2021, AuctionsPlus prices for young Hereford steers, 200-280kg liveweight, averaged $1,428/head. The 2021 average was up...
An advantage of selling online through AuctionsPlus is the multiple transaction points at which a line of livestock can change own...
To date in 2021, there has been 3,989 head of Shorthorn cattle offered on AuctionsPlus.
So far in 2021, AuctionsPlus prices for young Hereford steers, 200-280kg liveweight, averaged $1,428/head.
The AMI team have reviewed data for clearance rates and sale transaction points to understand how the current market is faring.
Last week the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the 2019-20 Agricultural Commodities report.
According to the ABS, the Australian cattle herd was at 23.503 million head in June 2020 – the lowest annual level in 30 years.
The ABS has revealed just how far the Australian sheep flock has fallen in size in recent years.
April 2021 may very well go down as the crest for the 15-month run-up in cattle prices.
The AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb market continued its steady path throughout April, with a total of 292,647 head offered for the month.
The state of the Australian Cattle Market.

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