Shift in Australian Cattle Market: Carcase Weights Decline Amid High Cow Slaughter
The latest livestock production and slaughter statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) offer crucial insights into the current state and future trends of the Australian cattle market. A key takeaway from the recent data is the noticeable decrease in the average carcase weight of cattle, which has dropped by 6.5 kg to 308.5 […]
Weekly Cattle and Sheep Market Update: A Comprehensive Overview
In the past week, the cattle and sheep markets in Australia have experienced notable shifts, influenced by varying climatic conditions and market dynamics. Cattle Market Trends: Recent widespread rainfall across eastern and central Australia positively impacted cattle demand, leading to a general increase in prices. Notably, yarding decreased significantly by 10,842 to 35,357 head, attributed […]
Australian Cattle Market Trends Week Ending 24 Nov 2023
Recent Trends in Key Australian Cattle Saleyards The Australian cattle market has shown notable trends across major saleyards, including Dubbo, Dalby, Roma, and Tamworth. A common theme across these markets is the reduction in cattle numbers due to recent rainfall, impacting the supply chain. Despite this, the market has responded with increased prices in various […]
Dubbo Saleyard Report 23 Nov 2023: Cattle Prices Rise as Supply Dips
At the Dubbo Saleyard, the recent cattle auction reflected a notable decrease in supply, with the total yarding reaching 2,700 head, a reduction of 550 from the previous sale. This decrease is attributed to recent storm rains affecting up to 30mm in some districts, impacting the cattle numbers brought to the yard. Despite the reduced […]
Strategic Stock Management in NSW Rangelands: Balancing Landscape Health and Profitability
In the challenging environment of the New South Wales (NSW) rangelands, livestock producers face the critical task of making strategic decisions about stock management, especially during dry periods. The Rangelands Living Skin (RLS) project, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and funded by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), is exploring how on-property strategies […]
Dalby Cattle Market Report 22 Nov 2023: Improved Prices Amid Reduced Yarding
In the latest cattle auction at Dalby, total yarding witnessed a significant decrease to 1,723 head, a reduction of 2,087 from the previous auction. This decline in numbers is attributed to the useful falls of rain across most parts of the supply areas. Despite the reduced turnout, the market saw a full panel of export […]
Market Dynamics: Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator Trends 21 Nov 2023
The Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) report, dated 21st November 2023, presents a comprehensive overview of the current cattle market trends. The EYCI, a significant benchmark for the cattle industry, stands at 472.25 cents per kilogram carcase weight (c/kg cwt), with a headcount totalling 10,891 across contributing saleyards. Over the past day, the EYCI […]
Roma Saleyard Report 21 Nov 2023: Positive Market Trends
At the Roma Saleyard, a total of 2,575 cattle were yarded, marking a decrease of 1,481 from the previous sale. Despite the light showers, the market demonstrated an encouraging trend, with improvements noted in most cattle descriptions. Beef Market Dynamics In the beef sector, light weight yearling steers weighing under 200kg fetched up to 282c/kg. […]
Closure of Major Victorian Cattle Saleyard Announced for Mid-2024
The Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE) announced the closure of its Pakenham cattle sale yard, Victoria’s fourth largest by throughput, in June 2024. The decision, driven by escalating land taxes and rates at its Melbourne eastern metropolitan fringe location, marks a significant shift in the region’s livestock trading landscape. The Pakenham facility, handling about 100,000 store […]
Tamworth Saleyard Report 20th Nov 2023: Cattle Market Trends
In the latest sale at the Tamworth Saleyard, the total number of cattle yarded was 850, a significant decrease of 750 from the previous sale. This reduction in numbers is largely attributed to the recent rainfall, which reduced the availability of cattle for sale by almost half. The majority of cattle available were young, accompanied […]
