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MLA expects slaughter to reach 7.8 million head in 2018

01/08/2018

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has revised upwards its cattle slaughter forecast for 2018, citing ongoing drought conditions and a surge in female turn-off. It now expects 7.8 million head of Australian cattle to be slaughtered this year, which would represent an increase of 9% compared to 2017.  MLA has said Australian cattle slaughter...

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