THERE’S a growing belief around the industry that at some time in the next year or so, Australian feeder cattle could be exported live to the United States.
MV Ocean Drover
Australia has never previously exported cattle by sea to the US (* see reader comment at bottom of page) – but supply, demand and price cycles over the medium-term are making the prospect look more likely.
Beef Central was told that as recently as December, major US feedlot operators contacted the Australian live cattle export industry inquiring about prospects and feasibility for live feeder trade. It’s…
