Cattle numbers on feed remain steady

摘要

THE September quarter ALFA/ MLA survey has indicated that while cattle numbers on feed were 17% higher than the same period last year, they remain steady compared to the previous quarter as difficult market conditions persist. Australian Lot Feeders'Association (ALFA) president Jim Cudmore stated that "cattle numbers on feed remained at 743,000 head with the benefit of modest declines in feeder cattle and grain prices offset by the rising Australian dollar and continuing sluggish demand in export markets".