September quarter cattle on feed numbers decline

摘要

TRADING conditions for lot feeders deteriorated in the September quarter, with the ALFA/ MLA survey recording a 25,000 head decline in cattle numbers on feed. Australian Lot Feeders Association president Jim Cudmore said the decline in cattle numberson feed was experienced in all states (except NSW) as declines in lot feeder margins and international competitiveness discouraged grain fed cattle placements.