More cattle going to market due to drought

Benjamin Herrold
Aug 23, 2022
Aug 23, 2022

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Cattle markets continue to position themselves ahead of the expected decline in the number of cattle. Persistent drought in parts of the country is pushing cattle to market, and this will mean less available cattle down the line.

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