US cattle slaughter fell by 6.4% in 2025 to 29.3 million head − the lowest volume since 2015. This was the third consecutive year of declining slaughter, with total numbers down 13% since 2022.

With extreme temperatures continuing across much of Australia, learn how to best protect your livestock against heat stress in difficult conditions and support your business’ productivity and resilience.

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Robert Mackenzie and his family have taken a proactive approach to building climate resilience into their business.

When it comes to a viable future for agriculture, the workforce and public perception are two critical pieces of the puzzle. MLA’s Australian Good Meat Education school program underpins both, working to support the growth of quality-based red meat industry education in classrooms nationally – and inspire student interest as a future career pathway.

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