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Multiple market drivers influencing cattle price performance, says MLA

Key points:

  • Multiple drivers on-farm and in the processing sector pushing down cattle prices.
  • Current prices for cattle in Australia are significantly outperforming long-term averages.
  • Australia currently does not have either FMD or LSD.
  • There have been 6 times in the past 22 years where the EYCI has fallen further than the current drop in prices.

 

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