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Where the global sheep flock can be found and where's it's going

The global sheep population is an important component of agriculture and food production across many regions of the world. As of the most recent estimates, the worldwide sheep flock numbers to nearly 1.3 billion animals, with significant variations depending on geographical, cultural, and economic factors.

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Cattle, Sheep & Lamb

ABS releases new model for herd numbers

ABS has released five years of backdated herd numbers using a new model over survey data. Data shows 2023 herd size was just below...
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Goat

MLA releases 2024 Global Goat Snapshot

Meat & Livestock Australia has released its 2024 Global Goat Snapshot, providing an analysis of Australia's role in the global...
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Cattle, Sheep & Lamb

600% surge in WA cattle heading East in first five months of 2024

Almost 600% more cattle have been transported from Western Australia to the Eastern States in the first five months of the year, c...
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ABS releases new model for herd numbers
ABS releases new model for herd numbers, showing a significant increase in cattle herd size. Find out how these updated figures impact industry projections and MLA estimates.
MLA releases 2024 Global Goat Snapshot
MLA releases 2024 Global Goat Snapshot detailing Australia's role in the global goatmeat market, with insights on production, exports, market trends, and demand drivers.
600% surge in WA cattle heading East in first five months of 2024
Almost 600% more cattle have been transported from Western Australia to the Eastern States in the first five months of the year, compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
Govt inquiry calls for mandatory CCTV at Victorian farms and abattoirs
An inquiry into Victoria's pork industry has called for the state government to ban sow stalls and make security cameras mandatory at abattoirs and farms.
Steer prices stabilise
For the last three months, prices for all steer indicators – the Restocker Steer Indicator, Feeder Steer Indicator and Heavy Steer Indicator – have been operating along the lines of long-term market trends, remaining relatively flat in comparison to the volatility seen over the last three years.
Is the lamb market becoming more volatile?
Many will be asking themselves what has happened to the lamb market in recent years, with the uncertainty of the market having resulted in unexpected price changes
Aussie lamb exports hit record volume
May 2024 saw a new monthly trade volume record set for Aussie lamb exports with 36,703 tonnes swt reported shipped for the month.
Skills shortage poses threat to food security
There's an urgent need to train more scientists in plant breeding to help maintain global food production levels, according to research from Australia's national science agency.
Decline in global beef production to boost prices in late 2024
Global beef production is anticipated to decline in the latter half of 2024, bolstering global prices, as outlined in Rabobank's recently released Global Beef Quarterly Q2 2024. 

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