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Quarterly national lamb slaughter highest on record – while cattle and beef remain level

  • Lamb slaughter reaches record numbers – just shy of 7 million processed over the last quarter.

  • Total sheepmeat production up 5% for a record quarter of 236,710 tonnes of production.

  • National Female Slaughter Rate (FSR) for cattle tipped just over 47%, though two quarters needed for an official destock.

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Global Cattle Outlook: Experts weigh in

Wednesday’s financial results for Australia’s largest listed cattle operation, AACo, showed just how much impact last year’s drop ...
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Year-on-year growth for April Aussie beef exports

April 2024 beef export volumes from Australia remain solid with 105,367 tonnes swt reported as sent offshore for the month. The st...
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Cattle, Beef2024

What is the ideal birth weight for your herd?

Birth weight is one of the most important and considered traits when it comes to breeding cows or buying your next bull.
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Global Cattle Outlook: Experts weigh in
AACo's $150m write down on herd value showed the depth of the fall. But when is the rise? AACo's Dave Harris, David Foote, Hugh Killen and more on where the price is headed.
Year-on-year growth for April Aussie beef exports
April 2024 sees robust Australian beef exports, driven by strong demand from the USA, South Korea, and other key markets. Export volumes remain solid, showcasing a positive trend in global demand for Aussie beef.
What is the ideal birth weight for your herd?
‘l Low-birth-weight bull’ must have been the most common phrases used in AuctionsPlus assessments. But what constitutes a ‘low’ birth weight? And does birth weight even matter at all?
Producer sentiment to steer cattle market in 2024: Rabobank
Australia’s cattle market is more exposed to changes in producer sentiment, as it sits in a “state of balance” – with improved beef production waiting on an increase in demand. That is according to Rabobank’s Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2024.
2024 Q1 Breed Hoofprint
The AuctionsPlus Breed Hoofprint report showcases the indicative location of purebred commercial cattle in Australia. See the hotspots for your breed.
Top Studs: Who had the most successful Autumn sales?
During the March quarter, 5,804 stud bulls were sold nationwide on AuctionsPlus for $55 million. These are the studs that performed best.
Slaughter numbers expected to bounce back towards record highs after Easter break
Processor activity has dipped from the record highs experienced before the short Easter weeks, but a strong interest from processors in a big yarding week bodes well for the continued high trajectory for slaughter figures. 
2024 Q1 Cattle Power Rankings: Who was buying and who was selling?
We look at how regions have been buying and selling during the first quarter of 2024. 
How to get a premium for Angus feeder steers
An analysis of AuctionsPlus transactions against the MLA’s National Feeder Steer Indicator shows when premiums and discounts are most likely.

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