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16 September 2022
Lamb prices strengthen week-on-week with improving quality demanding higher prices. Weekly new season lamb yardings 17% lower than five-year average. Medium cow prices strengthen on strong processor demand.

09 September 2022
Supply tightened across most cattle regions this week, driving demand that resulted in price rises across most categories.

02 September 2022
This week, the Western Young Cattle Indicator (WYCI) has strengthened a further 31¢ to 985.89¢/kg cwt, following a 121¢ increase last week. A strong yarding of 900 head at Muchea with a good showing of quality cattle improved prices for the state.

01 September 2022
Low female slaughter and positive bull sale results point towards strengthening of the herd rebuild, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

26 August 2022
Cattle yardings increased 52% week-on-week with Roma strengthening by nearly 3,000 head. The significant increase in yardings this week is due to a lack of numbers last week with wet weather. Demand for feeders has increased at Roma with an 8% increase week-on-week for feeder sales.

23 August 2022
On Friday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the official livestock and production figures for the second quarter of 2022. The data also provided insights on slaughter, production, value and carcase weight for sheep and cattle for the 2022 financial year.

19 August 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) strengthened again this week by 46¢ to sit at 1,006.28¢/kg cwt. This is the first time since the middle of July that the EYCI has been pushed above year-ago levels.

16 August 2022
Livestock producers wanting practical information and tools to better manage their on-farm biosecurity are invited to watch the latest industry webinar update now available.

15 August 2022
In a boon for driving innovation and productivity in the feedlot sector, the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and MLA have partnered to scope a five-year strategy to guide MLA investment in feedlot research and development.