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08 July 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) eased 8.17¢ week-on-week after hitting 999.09¢/kg cwt on Tuesday on the back of Dalby, which traded at 959.16¢/kg cwt. This was the lowest price since September last year and was due to the easing in yardings by 800 head with stock coming from as far as South Australia. The EYCI bounced back on Wednesday with a strong sale at Roma and Wagga trading at 5¢ and 27¢ above the national average respectively.

01 July 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has eased 39c week-on-week to 1,013.57c/kg cwt. This is the lowest average price since September 2021 and is due to the mixed quality and variation in the drafts presenting at the saleyards, creating the two-tier pricing experienced over the last few weeks.

30 June 2022
FY22 was a strong year for the red meat industry, with many records being broken. Here’s a look at the performance of the livestock markets over the last 12 months.

10 June 2022
The largest goat industry research project ever undertaken in Australia will begin this year, with goatmeat producers invited to submit an expression of interest to participate in the project.

09 June 2022
Following wet conditions in some regions of northern Australia, it's time to take action to safeguard your livestock’s health to maximise production into spring and beyond.

03 June 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) hit 1,128.83¢/kg cwt this week on the back of stronger yardings in Roma. Yardings were up nearly 3,000 head week-on-week with mostly good quality local cattle, causing the EYCI reporting head to jump above 12,000. A premium of 38¢ on the national average has pushed the indicator up.

03 June 2022
Global consumers’ interest in goats over the last few years has been increasing, with strong market demand from the US as well as growing demand from other markets.

12 May 2022
National slaughter volumes for cattle, sheep and lambs have bounced back quickly after the Easter period. The capacity of processing facilities was affected during the month of April by the series of public holidays and challenges with maintaining supply.

10 March 2022
For Queensland goat producers Anita Denis and Joe Taylor, the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is not just an industry requirement but a key tool for managing herd numbers and boosting productivity within their business.