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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.

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.

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.

12 August 2022
A fortnight ago, multiple market drivers were placing downward pressure on the market. This week, similar drivers are having the opposite effect and are causing cattle prices to continue to rally across all reported categories.

11 August 2022
MLA takes the threat posed by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) incredibly seriously. Australia is currently free from FMD and LSD and it’s our top priority to keep it that way.

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.