Heavy Steer Market Indicator Information Sheet
The National Heavy Steer Indicator is a seven-day rolling average of eligible steers from all NLRS reported saleyards across Australia. It is expressed in cents per kilogram live weight (¢/kg lwt) and is rounded to two decimal points.
| Publication date: | 01 July 2022 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grass-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The National Heavy Steer Indicator includes grown steers (castrated males with 4-6 teeth) with muscle score C, fat score 4 and live weight from 500–600kg.
Objectives
Inform the industry of the specifications of the Heavy Steer Indicator, raise awareness and improve adoption.
Benefits to industry
Inform the industry of the specifications of the Heavy Steer Indicator, raise awareness and improve adoption.
MLA action
Publish to the MLA Prices & Market Webpage.
