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Competitor watch: Argentina extends beef export ban by two months

Argentina has extended its tight restrictions on beef exports until the end of October, as the country seeks to rein-in domestic inflation and surging domestic beef prices…Read More


Positive COVID-19 case at Dubbo saleyards | Vic reduces NSW border bubble

A person working at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets last Thursday, August 26, has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the postponement of today’s scheduled prime cattle sale to Saturday…Read More


Livestock producers included as essential workers for Qld-NSW border crossing permits

Despite not appearing on an online list of exempted groups yesterday livestock producers have been assured they are included as essential workers and will be permitted to cross the Qld/NSW border to tend to stock…Read More


Exports drop in latest monthly cattle shipping figures

Australian cattle exports to Indonesia appear likely to fall to the lowest annual level in almost a decade this calendar year as high sustained feeder steer prices and lockdowns caused by the spread of the COVID Delta variant impact trade volumes…Read More


Zoetis, Beyond Blue shine light on rural womens’ mental health issues

Animal Health company Zoetis continues to support the mental health challenges faced by people living in rural Australia, and, this year is shining a light on women’s mental health though its partnership with Beyond Blue. Zoetis is committing to raise up to $100,000 to support the mental health organisation in 2021…Read More


Australian cattle exports lift in June, COVID outbreaks cloud outlook

AUSTRALIA recorded its highest monthly cattle export volumes for 12 months in June, with shipments increasing to 97,542 cattle for the month despite the sustained high price of Australian cattle…Read More


Indonesia reported to have suspended Indian buffalo meat imports over COVID concerns

The rapidly deteriorating coronavirus pandemic in India has prompted Indonesia to impose a temporary halt on imports of Indian buffalo meat, according to an Indonesian news report…Read More


Modern-day ‘Suez Crisis’ disrupts world trade

The six-day blockage of the Suez Canal by the MV Ever Given is expected to put upward pressure on bulk and container sea freight as shipping lines factor in wait times for some vessels and lengthened routes for others…Read More


Live exporters seek advice on COVID vaccinations for vets and stockhands

Getting definitive guidance through official channels remains elusive but written advice suggests veterinarians and stock hands working on livestock export ships should now be eligible to receive COVID vaccinations…Read More


Vietnam trade slowdown expected as second COVID wave grows

Export demand for cattle to Vietnam is expected to slow significantly in coming months after a second-wave coronavirus outbreak dramatically halted beef sales during a recent national holiday…Read More


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