
EYCI discount drops despite booming 90CL
As we discussed last week, the US is experiencing extreme highs in its domestic cattle market due to herd numbers being at their lowest point

As we discussed last week, the US is experiencing extreme highs in its domestic cattle market due to herd numbers being at their lowest point

The cattle market generally continued its positive momentum this week, as competition from all categories of buyers heats up. No more so than for cows,

Cattle prices have been on the rise here in Australia as tightening supply starts to bite. If you thought prices were strong here, a quick

Cattle prices continue to hover around the recent highs as buyers continue to queue up for cattle making their way to the yards. Easing supply

Booming beef exports have continued in August, as South Korea and China added further support to the strong demand out of the US. Grainfed beef

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has reached its highest figure in 2025 so far this week, just shy of 900¢/kg. In fact, it is the

Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) September cattle industry projections have been dropped, and they paint an interesting picture in terms of the changing dynamics of

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) continues to track higher, lifting 22¢ to 894¢/kg cwt, reflecting the recent strength of feeder and restocker demand. Per

For anyone watching the weekly slaughter report, it will come as no surprise that the cattle kill rose in the March to June quarter this

It has been another strong week for the cattle market, with all categories on the rise, with the exception of processor cows, which held steady.

The cattle market is experiencing a throwback year, one where late winter sees prices rally strongly in anticipation of spring growth. This has led to

Indicators held steady this week, posting only slight declines as feeders and restockers competed for the top lightweight cattle in the south. Indicators this week
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