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09 July 2015
Supply at Dalby remained close to firm week-on-week, at 5,344 head, although there were less cattle from far western districts included in the offering.

08 July 2015
Roma Store yarded the largest yarding for the year, with 12,242 head consigned. Heavy weight C3 yearling steers to feed were unchanged in price to average 276¢, while medium weight D2 yearling heifers to restockers were 24¢ dearer on 271¢/kg.

07 July 2015
At the close of Monday’s markets, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) finished at 533.00¢, back 1.25¢/kg cwt on where it finished last week.

07 July 2015
Brazil has recently been granted conditional access to China, with eight abattoirs approved for export, which was soon followed by the announcement that they would have access to the US as well. This is good news for the Brazilian beef industry, but some questions arise: where will the beef come from; and what does this mean for Australia?

07 July 2015
Underpinned by elevated cattle slaughter, the A$ steadily weakening against the US$, and a shortfall in US beef production, the perfect storm was created for Australian beef exporters in 2014-15, with shipments hitting 1.35 million tonnes swt – 14% above last year’s previous all-time high and 35% above the five-year average.

06 July 2015
Livestock producers are being encouraged to explore Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) new website which launched last week. MLA Managing...

06 July 2015
In a similar situation to that facing the US, Canadian cattle slaughter has declined markedly this year. This is a key reason behind a large increase in Australian beef exports to Canada in 2015 to 23,000 tonnes swt after 6 months.

03 July 2015
At the close of Thursday’s markets, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) finished at 534.25¢, up 0.75¢/kg cwt on where it finished the previous day and the highest value on record.

03 July 2015
Livestock producers are encouraged to explore MLA's new website , which launched this week. Driven by levy payer feedback that the...

02 July 2015
Saleyard prices have enjoyed a remarkable run since the beginning of 2015, with the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) cracking the 530¢/kg cwt mark earlier in the week.