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Cattle numbers on feed fall 11.6pc, as challenging trading conditions bite

NUMBERS of cattle on feed across Australia fell 11.6 percent in the quarter ended 30 September, results from the latest grainfed industry survey released today show.

The quarterly results released today by the Australian Lot Feeders Association and Meat & Livestock Australia showed a decrease of 139,410 head on the previous June quarter, to just over 1.056 million head.

Each state recorded reductions except for South Australia.

Queensland numbers decreased by 11.6pc to 626,125 head, New South Wales by 8.8pc to 305,554 head, Victoria by 26.4pc to 45,135 head and Western Australia by 26.4pc…

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