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02 July 2020
Lamb and sheep slaughter have contracted significantly this week, with prices also sharply declining despite tightening supply.

17 October 2018
Since hitting a peak in August, the WA Trade Lamb Indicator has eased in line with typical seasonal declines, while the Young Cattle Indicator surpassed 2017 levels for only the fifth time this year.

27 August 2015
There was a smaller yarding of trade and export cattle at Killafaddy and Powranna on Tuesday, with about 47% being cows.

24 September 2015
There was another very small yarding of trade and export cattle at Powranna and Killafaddy on Tuesday, with fewer export types and a better selection of trade yearlings.

23 July 2015
There was a much larger yarding of trade and export cattle at Powranna and Killafaddy, with 60% being cows.

20 May 2021
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12 December 2019
Dry conditions have resulted in sustained herd contraction and elevated slaughter during 2019, with finished cattle maintaining a premium.

09 March 2022
Global trade remained challenging for global exports in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to create supply chain and logistical issues. Lower production also compounded the impact on Australian exports as herd rebuilding continued. However, increased prices across international markets kept export volumes high relative to production. As a result, exports represented 72% of total red meat production over the year. In total, Australia exported 1.45 million tonnes of red meat, a 10.4% decline from 2020 levels.