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Heifers hold 12-week price premium

RESTOCKER heifer prices have remained above the price of heavy steers for 12 consecutive weeks, which Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) said historically occurs in periods of recovery.

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 Restocker heifer prices have maintained a premium over heavy steers for 12 weeks straight. Picture Mark Saunders.

Restocker heifer prices have maintained a premium over heavy steers for 12 weeks straight. Picture Mark Saunders.

MLA senior market information analyst, Erin Lukey, said for the first time since early 2023 the retocker yearling heifer price has maintained a premium over the heavy steer indicator price, excluding holiday...

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