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Cattle prices continue to improve

IT has been a positive start to the new year for cattle markets, according to Mecardo, with most indicators finishing beyond December peaks.

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 Mecardo said confidence in the cattle market is high, following large amounts of rain on the east coast and the strong start to the new year building from the price rallies late last year. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Mecardo said confidence in the cattle market is high, following large amounts of rain on the east coast and the strong start to the new year building from the price rallies late last year. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Mecardo analyst, Nick Symon, said supply was tighter, with yardings slightly down compared to last year as saleyards re-open in 2024, but still relatively strong. He said preliminary data from the Meat...

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