Collection of key performance indicator data for the lamb and sheepmeat industry

Summary

SCSB.016 “Collection of Key Performance Indicator data for the lamb and sheepmeat industry – Victoria” provided a tool to monitor industry compliance against pre-defined key performance indicators (KPIs). This enables measurement and assessment of industry change, and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of a number of MLA projects

The project found that between June 2002 and June 2004;

• There has been an increase in lamb slaughter numbers, with a high of 88,685 lambs per week (lpw) in January to June 2004 compared with only 67,000 a year earlier.

• The number of lambs sourced Over The Hooks (OTH) declined slightly, however the number of lambs sourced on farm has increased. OTH and on farm purchases​ were positively correlated to lamb slaughter.

• There was a decline in the percentage of lambs in the <18kg and the 18 to 22kg categories, offset by an increase in the percentage of lambs in the 22 to 24kg and the>24kg categories.

• There was a small increase in the percentage of fat score three lambs processed in Victoria, with a decline in the percentage of fat score 1, 4 and 5 lambs.

• While the percentage of fat score 3 lambs has increased to around 40% of total lambs slaughtered, more than half of lambs still do not meet the desired market specifications for fat cover.

• About 25% of lambs were sourced through alliances regardless of total lamb slaughter.

• Most sheep slaughtered were <18kg fat score 1. an increase in weight and fact score could significantly boost the value of the mutton trade.​>