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21 May 2025
Australia’s red meat sector has recorded a significant lift in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter of 2025, with producers responding to varied seasonal conditions across the country, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

15 May 2025
The latest results highlight the adaptability of the lot feeding sector and how it can respond to shifting seasonal and market conditions. Australia is currently facing a stark contrast in seasonal conditions: the south is experiencing sustained dry weather, with SA, Victoria, and parts of NSW experiencing poor pasture and feed availability. As a result, many producers have turned to feedlots to finish cattle to hit target weights through short-feeding programs.

03 March 2016
The latest ALFA/MLA quarterly feedlot survey reflects the trend over the past three years of continued growth in cattle numbers on feed at the larger end of the feedlot sector.

24 May 2016
The latest ALFA/MLA quarterly feedlot survey indicated the number of cattle on feed for the March quarter had declined 5% year-on-year, to 914,901 head, and was down 8% from the record number the previous quarter.

30 April 2025
MLA analysts provide accurate and timely market information to the red meat industry through a range of resources. The information is sourced from the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS), an independent market intelligence agency within MLA that collects and reports on livestock market data. This data includes slaughter statistics, wholesale meat prices, and skin and hide prices.

27 August 2015
Results from the ALFA/MLA quarterly feedlot survey indicate cattle on feed in Queensland continued to grow in the June quarter, up 10% year-on-year, at a little over 528,000 head.

06 September 2016
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has just released the first edition of The Quarterly Feed, a seasonal update of feedlot research and development (R&D) projects and the latest in grainfed cattle market news.