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18 June 2020
Cattle slaughter ran above year-ago levels in April, with female slaughter leading the way, although sheepmeat production has declined due to supply availability.

23 May 2019
Live cattle exports have made a strong start to 2019, with total shipments up 14% year-on-year at 354,000 head.

18 October 2016
Following the second wettest September on record and an early start to the northern wet season, the Bureau of Meteorology’s...

01 December 2023
The cattle market continued to lift this week as rain across the country continues to boost market confidence.

25 November 2015
Slaughter cattle purchases through Australian saleyards have been in decline in recent years, as a greater proportion of finished cattle are destined for direct-to-works programs.

05 August 2022
Strong confidence returned to the cattle markets this week, with buyers recognising opportunity in the market dynamics and driving increased demand, heightening competition for a tighter supply pool.

14 February 2019
2019 prices for both cattle and sheep have been quite inconsistent, with each of the markets fluctuating week-to-week. Adverse conditions continue to dent market confidence and slaughter remains high.

01 September 2023
In 2023, the female slaughter rate (FSR) in the United States is 51.5%, suggesting that the US cattle herd is still destocking. At the same time, overall slaughter in the US is down 28% for the year-to-date, as overall female slaughter has declined at roughly the same rate as bull and steer slaughter.

05 August 2015
With a tightening supply scenario and rising over-the-hook price indicators unfolding in the north, Queensland adult cattle slaughter last week finally slowed, with just over 84,000 head processed.