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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.

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.

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.

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.

16 August 2016
The latest ALFA/MLA feedlot survey results reflect the tightening pool of available feeder cattle and record high prices being paid....

25 February 2016
Results from the ALFA/MLA quarterly feedlot survey indicate cattle on feed at the end of 2015 were up 3% year-on-year, at a record 997,765 head.