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Global beef prices and local cattle prices moving in opposite directions
The local cattle market has found another gear since the big turn off across southern Queensland and northern NSW eased entering May, as some late...
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 2023 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 from the 1st of January to the 30th of September.
Indexed price comparisons from 2016 to 2022 for each breed against the EYCI are included in the report, highlighting the variability each breed has against the “general market”.
To access the full report, click the download button below.
National herd grows as grassfed bullock numbers potentially impact future feeder steer supply
Ripley Atkinson: Jun 24, 2026
Meat & Livestock Australia has released the April wave of its Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS) report, which details key underlying changes in...
Testing trading scenarios
Last week we looked at restoration of restocker demand in cattle markets, which, along with tightening supply, has driven the young cattle market to...