Prices and other market information for Beef Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on March 16th, 2011

MLA provides a range of publications, latest news, analysis, information and statistics for the Australian livestock and red meat industry.

MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) provides industry statistics and detailed reporting for major cattle and sheep markets including both physical and direct sales.

In addition, MLA’s expert analysts examine and interpret developments in, and prospects for, the Australian domestic market, key export markets and major competitors.

Information on Australia’s livestock and red meat industry can be accessed by:

1. Reading MLA’s relevant and timely publications for the latest news and statistics;

2. Talking one-on-one with MLA’s specialised market analysts; and

3. Viewing the latest information on MLA’s website.

1. PUBLICATIONS

Latest news, analysis and information

-Meat & Livestock Weekly (weekly)

Access the very latest news, analysis and trends for domestic and key export markets in an easy-to-read and concise format. Includes information on buyer and competitor activity and trends.

Market analysis and forecasting

-Australian Cattle and Sheep Industry Projections and Updates (annual) A must-have for red meat industry participants interested in the prospects for the cattle and sheep industries over the next five years. Provides forecasts for supply and demand in both domestic and export markets and examines likely threats and opportunities facing the industry. Individual cattle and sheepmeat forecast updates are provided mid-year.

-Industry Overview (monthly)

Obtain monthly analysis of the factors currently influencing prices, supply and demand in the Australian cattle and sheep industries. Includes a look at major competitor activity and changes in export markets.

-Livelink (monthly)

Access monthly news, market updates and analysis of the livestock export industry.

-Market briefs- Keep up to date with in-depth reports on the latest relevant issues in individual red meat markets or sectors. Each set includes a minimum of four publications per year, and briefs can be bought individually.

Livestock market reporting

-NLRS physical market reports (weekly)

Ideal for those looking for detailed reporting of prices and yardings for individual stock categories sold at major cattle and sheep physical markets. Includes on-theground commentary explaining local market trends.

-NLRS state OTH reports (weekly)

Access the latest OTH rates generated each Monday directly from processors, agents and producers.

-NLRS state slaughter reports (weekly)

Provides slaughter totals for cattle, sheep, lambs, pigs, goats and deer generated each Monday from data collected from registered abattoirs in each state.

-NLRS state summary reports (weekly)

Suitable for those looking for a general overview of price trends, indicators and major influences on all markets in individual states over the past week.

-NLRS skin reports (weekly)

Access weekly skin prices for lambs and sheep including Merino prices, rates for new season lamb skins and crossbred skins of varying weight classes.

-NLRS hide reports (weekly)

Suitable for processors and hide traders requiring a general, weekly overview of price trends for green, brine cured and wet blue hides.

Industry information and structure

-Statistical Review (annual)

All the livestock and meat statistics you’ve ever wanted for Australia and other major red meat producing and trading countries.

-Industry Insights (five-year publication)

Using simple graphs, this provides a comprehensive outline of the structure of the Australian red meat industry from farm gate to plate. Includes information on individual sectors and major competitors.

2.SPECIALISED MARKET ANALYSTS

MLA has a dedicated team of market analysts covering the following markets:

– Australian cattle and beef

– Australian sheep and lambs

– Australian skins and hides

– MLA/SFE Cattle Futures

– North America – South America – Japan

– Korea

– South Asia

– Europe

– Middle East and Africa

– Overseas market access