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New records for national lamb slaughter

New records for national lamb slaughter

From January to June, our national lamb slaughter surpassed 12 million head for the first time on record.

Exports driving lamb demand

Exports driving lamb demand

Export markets are getting used to lamb prices above 800¢ in our terms, according to Mecardo analyst Angus Brown.

Northern cattle fill Mortlake

Northern cattle fill Mortlake

Mortlake and surrounds are looking good heading into spring and cattle are being sent to Mortlake from the north

Murray Bridge lambs exceed tough season

Murray Bridge lambs exceed tough season

Bidders and spectators at the Murray Bridge prime lamb sale on Monday were pleasantly surprised to see lambs in quality, forward condition despite the tough conditions producers have been grappling with this season.

Mt Gambier steers to $1340

Mt Gambier steers to $1340

THE top-end of steers sold well at the Mount Gambier saleyards on Friday, but heifers returns were back on the previous month.

Mt Pleasant lambs in high demand

Mt Pleasant lambs in high demand

Sheep and lambs were up in numbers compared with past markets at the Mount Pleasant sale on Thursday last week, with new-season lambs being snapped up processors and local butchers.

US beef producers also feeling the heat

US beef producers also feeling the heat

Mecardo analyst Olivia Agar says drought is also starting to hit hard in the United States.

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Lambs break all barriers at Wagga to make $301.20

Lambs break all barriers at Wagga to make $301.20

Records are almost a daily occurrence in the prime lamb industry with lambs making $301.20.