The growth in this industry has been stimulated by the increasing demand in our major export and domestic markets for consistent quality in our beef products. The industry has particularly grown in recent years in response to the increased demand for Australian grainfed product in Japan and Korea, following the BSE-induced ban on imports of US beef introduced in these countries in December 2003. Although US beef has been re-introduced into Korea, the full extent of the impact upon Australian beef exports still remains to be seen.
Reports
The following reports on the feedlot sector are available from MLA.
To order the reports below or other MLA market information publications:
NLRS feeder cattle report
MLA's NLRS produces a weekly feeder cattle report, which provides the latest rates for sales directly to lotfeeders. Information is sourced from lotfeeders, agents, alliance groups and producers.
Australian Lot Feeders’ Association / MLA quarterly feedlot survey
This survey provides a range of data, such as numbers of cattle on feed, intended destination of these cattle, feedlot capacity, utilisation and turnoff.
MLA produces a quarterly feedlot market brief reporting this information. Download the Latest ALFA/MLA survey findings
A range of other market information relevant to the feedlot sector is also available from MLA, including:
- Australia’s exports of grainfed beef
- Feed grain prices