Cattle numbers drop in southern Australia as demand for heavy steers increases

By Campbell Cooney
July 17 2019 - 12:00pm
Mike Newton, Miller Whan & John Mt Gambier, bought 84 Angus steers at the Mt Gambier store sale, including 10 Bushy Park blood steers av 302kg at $1170 or $3.87/kg.
Mike Newton, Miller Whan & John Mt Gambier, bought 84 Angus steers at the Mt Gambier store sale, including 10 Bushy Park blood steers av 302kg at $1170 or $3.87/kg.

While processors, feeders and restockers continue to pay a premium for quality cattle, winter rain appears to be helping some producers decide to hold on.

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