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02 April 2025
Have you or someone you know been affected by the recent flooding in central and western Queensland? These frequently asked questions (FAQs) have been compiled to help you determine the next steps.

01 April 2025
A strategic approach to weaner management underpins high standards of cattle health and productivity in the McKay family’s enterprise on the NT/SA border.

31 March 2025
Liz Pearson has joined MLA’s Feedlot program team as the Feedlot Project Manager. As she settles into her new role, where she’ll be assisting with the research, development and adoption projects in the sector, we took the opportunity to find out more about her. Where did your love of the red meat industry come from?

28 March 2025
Cattle prices improved this week due to widespread rainfall across the east coast. National yardings eased 33% (28,847 head) to a total of 59,708, the smallest yarding since early February. Queensland saleyards saw a dramatic reduction in throughput e.g. a 40% reduction in Tuesday's Roma sales, with stock transported from NSW and SA to a market of regular buyers.

28 March 2025
National steer prices have converged for the first time in months after a cyclone, widespread rainfall and long weekends have impacted regular seasonal programming.

27 March 2025
The Australian feedlot industry has been identified as a sector where implementing automation would result in enhanced efficiency and profitability. Through employing automation during the feedlot induction process, there is potential to reduce labour requirements and decrease stress on cattle.

27 March 2025
Two new equations have been developed to help deliver more accurate predictions of feedlot cattle.