Sheep slaughter

Lamb slaughter rates hit a record last year.

Sheep and lamb slaughter rates hit record high

ABS data shows 38.16 million head of sheep and lambs were slaughtered in 2024.

21 February 2025

Meat & Livestock Australia is expecting the national sheep flock to ease in the next couple of years. Credit: Mark Saunders.

National flock numbers stable despite dry season

National sheep flock numbers remain steady while lamb slaughter hits record high.

14 October 2024

A new report, which aims to aid WA sheep producers in making decisions, is now available. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Sheep report released to aid WA farmers

DPIRD livestock management report now available.

25 October 2023

Producers under pressure to find a place for their lambs with 2023 slaughter set to surpass 22 million. Picture Mark Saunders.

Producers under pressure to offload lambs

Producers could get 73.4 per cent less for their sheep if they age out of lamb specifications.

16 October 2023

Lamb and mutton production records broken, according to MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.

Record breaking quarter for lamb production

149,385 tonnes of lamb meat produced in record-breaking June quarter.

18 August 2023

EYCI drops to a new low this year

EYCI slips while WYCI lifts

11 July 2022

Rain events in Queensland have softened processor numbers.

Young cattle throughput drops in the east

Young cattle throughput dropped below 8000 head last week.

23 May 2022

Lamb prices are well supported by strong restocker demand. Picture Mark Saunders.

Lamb prices to remain well supported

Mutton prices 33.8 per cent above five-year average

10 March 2021

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