THERE’S been a big shift in pricing distinction in feeder and slaughter markets between Brahman-type cattle carrying some hump and flatback animals, since cattle supply started to improve late last year.
In the feeder market, there’s a difference of at least 40c/kg liveweight evident now between Brahman feeders (+50pc content showing some hump) and flatbacks of similar age, weight and condition.
Flatback heavy feeders being sold in Queensland this week were making around 360c/kg, while higher indicus types were between 305-310c and at best, 320c, one supply chain manager said.
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