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Cattle, Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb, Beef

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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Sheep & Lamb, Exports

The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers

Western Australian (WA) sheep producers have two primary alternatives to live export: channeling their livestock into the domestic...
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Sheep & Lamb, Exports

What should a live sheep phaseout look like?

Episode 3 aren’t in favour of a live sheep export phaseout as the science and the data doesn’t support the decision. However, if i...
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Exports, Mental health, Resilience in the Bush

Managing the mental health impact of the live export ban

Like many farmers, I’m reeling this week after the announcement on Saturday morning that live sheep export will be banned. In many...
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The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers
Discover the challenges faced by WA sheep producers as they navigate limited turn-off options, from domestic processing to transporting livestock to the eastern states, and the implications for the industry's future.
What should a live sheep phaseout look like?
Learn about the proposed long-term phaseout process for live sheep export in Australia, including industry consultations, genetic improvements, and market expansions. Explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning the supply chain by May 2028.
Managing the mental health impact of the live export ban
It's been a tough week, with the news of the live sheep export ban being felt across the agriculture industry. Steph Schmidt shares a few tools to help navigate good mental health during this difficult time.
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.
59th Herefords Australia National Show & Sale: Top Results
Get the latest results from the 59th Herefords Australia National Show & Sale in this article. Stay informed on regional Australian news with AuctionsPlus. Sign up for APlus News today.
Hereford farmer shares his US experience on trip Down Under
US cattle farmer Shane Bedwell has been immersed in all things beef during his trip Down Under, including attending the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga this week. 
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.
Mutton exports remain strong despite softening demand from top destinations
Discover how Australian mutton exports remain robust despite softening demand from top destinations like China and Malaysia, with record volumes in April 2024.
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?

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