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Australian beef plants extend holiday closures

18/12/2015

Australian beef plants owned by JBS and Cargill have announced extended shutdowns over the Christmas period due to the country’s herd being at its lowest in 20 years. Recent droughts have meant record cattle slaughter, but this has left the herd low and in need of rebuilding. Observers say it will offer rivals Brazil the chance to supply to fill ...

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