Meat & Livestock Australia

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

22/12/2025

Looking for some summer reading that will also deliver on-farm productivity? Check out MLA’s summer issue of Feedback. ☀️

Don’t just take our word for it… hear from SA cattle and sheep producer Robert - a long‑time fan of Feedback.

16/12/2025

Transporting livestock over summer? 🚛☀️

John Mitchell from Mitchell's Livestock Transport in WA says time of loading, hydration, nutrition, planning and preparation are key when transporting sheep and cattle in hot weather.

Other tips to help keep animals cool in transport:
🔷 Avoid transporting in extreme heat where possible
🗓️ If transport is necessary, plan the journey to minimise the effects of hot weather
🧊 Aim to transport animals during the cooler hours of the day
💧 Provide access to cool, clean drinking water with enough space for animals to access
🐮 Reduce stocking densities to ensure good air flow between animals
🌳 Provide shade in yards
⏱️ Minimise duration of stops on vehicles to avoid the build-up of heat while the vehicle is stationary

Find out more on how to best transport your livestock in the comments below 👇

13/12/2025

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 Sheep and cattle market buyers became more selective heading into Christmas. 📊
🔴 Sheep and lamb markets softened overall, with steady yardings. 🐑
🔴 Cattle slaughter increased across all eastern states and lamb slaughter lifted slightly. 🐄

Full report 👇
https://bit.ly/3XPQ67y

All cattle market indicators dropped, with the Restocker Yearling Heifer Indicator the best performer of the week. Cattle yardings eased by 3,129 to 97,326 head but still marked the fourth largest weekly yarding of the year.

12/12/2025

Investing in livestock genetics is about future-proofing the entire red meat industry and ties directly into MLA's mission to grow prosperity, ensure sustainability and keep Australian red meat globally respected and competitive. 🥩

10/12/2025

Important dates for saleyard closures and reopening times can be found in the comments below 👇

07/12/2025

Bringing industry to the teacher! 🙌

Last month in Adelaide our Australian Good Meat Education program brought the Australian red meat and livestock industry to life for a passionate group of SA secondary school ag teachers.

Hosted alongside our MLA Updates industry event, attendees from metro and regional schools experienced an inspiring paddock to plate immersion showcasing what’s driving the industry forward.

They were also involved in:
🌱 A research field tour at The University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus
📚 Professional development packed with industry insights and classroom resources
🎤 MLA Updates plenary sessions and guided expo tour

What does this all mean? By enhancing teachers’ understanding of the industry, we are equipping them with the knowledge and tools to inspire the next generation of ag leaders. This aligns with our commitment to driving prosperity and sustainability in the Australian red meat industry. 🤝

06/12/2025

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 National cattle yardings dropped 22% to 81,928 head after last week’s exceptionally high numbers. 📉
🔴 All major cattle indicators softened week-on-week, despite tighter supply. 📊
🔴 Light lambs were in demand for return to southern paddocks. 🐑

Full report 👇
https://bit.ly/4axyGUF

National cattle yardings fell 22% to 81,928 head after the previous week’s high of 103,794 head. This was fuelled by attractive market prices for producers and anticipation of the market’s end-of-year break.

03/12/2025

MLA would like to say one final thank you to everyone involved and to the 470+ attendees who attended MLA Updates this year. 🙌

It was our biggest and best yet! 🎉✨

01/12/2025

North Queensland producer Simon Terry says educating weaners in yards and on trucks is time and money well spent.

Here’s how they do it:
🐄 Every animal has a short journey on the property from a young age to prepare them for future trips
🌾 Calves are weaned onto good quality, dry hay (above 10MK/kg DM energy and adequate quantity 2-2.5% bodyweight/day)
💧 Calves have access to clean water in the yards
👨‍🌾 Training involves working weaners through the yards to get them used to people, having pressure applied and released, being penned up, going through gates and being loaded, transported and unloaded.

Find out more in the comments below.

29/11/2025

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 The cattle market eased, though heavy steer prices sit just 10¢ below all-time records. 🐄
🔴 Lamb prices fell sharply but remain firm for spring. 🐑
🔴 Cattle slaughter stays strong, while lamb supply reflects a smaller cohort. 📊

Full report 👇
https://bit.ly/4p50dBj

National cattle yardings eased 6% (down 5,105 head) to 81,428. Dalby saleyards stood out with its largest yarding in five years. Most indicators softened after last week’s long-term highs, but prices remain well above historical averages. Heavy steer prices are still only 10¢ under historical rec...

28/11/2025

Find out more about how MLA has helped deliver $81.6 million in annual net benefits directly to producers in our latest annual Adoption Outcomes Report. 🤝

Find the full report in the comments below.