CATTLE prices have continued to climb, smashing through record after record.
This has been partly driven by the low national herd, with slaughters expected to be at their lowest level in decades.
But the impact of these high prices and low numbers has flowed on to several key markets.
With several export markets facing being priced out of Australian cattle, there has been a push to alternative proteins in Australia - such as buffalo.
While buffalo could play a part in Australia's global markets, there are also some who see a future for the protein on the domestic market as well.
With goats continuing to grow in wealth and popularity, is it possible we will see the same thing happen with buffalo?
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