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1
Q

what are the 6 types of markets available in AUS?1

A
o	Weaner Sales 
	
o	Feedlots 
	
o	Slaughter 
	
o	Re-stocker (Breeding Cattle) 
	
o	Trade cattle 

o Live cattle – eg. heifers to Russia.

2
Q

what is the min and max weight for feedlots?

A

 min weight 320kg max 500kg depending on market

3
Q

when do you sell in regards to feed supply?

A
  • follow feed supply to maximise weight gain for sale
  • weaner sales
    o jan to april
  • store cattle feedlots
    o march to December
  • finished cattle to slaughter
    o june to December
4
Q

what markets do lighter cattle go to

A

domestic

5
Q

what is the relation of fat depth to market?

A

higher fat undesirable.

lower fats scores to feeder markets

6
Q

what cattle are targeted to live export/

A

heavier weights, slighter higher fat depths permissible

7
Q

what is penalised at feedlots?

A
o	smaller number of head
o	too heavy or too light 
o	breed 
	angus more popular 
o	age
8
Q

What is MSA and what is its role in market specs?

A

o meat grading system
o producers accredited, carcass graded
o pay to be MSA accredited

9
Q

what are some breed specific markets?

A

wagyu, CAAB, prime Hereford

o higher premium for some breeds

10
Q

what are the specs for EU

A

o lifetime traceability, no hormones

11
Q

what is the premium associated with pasture fed?

A

pay to be accredited.

more desirable for markets such as USA

12
Q

what are the 3 main options for market types?

A
-	Auction Selling 
o	Saleyards 
	yard fees, agent fees, transport costs etc. 
o	On-line 
-	Direct contract 
o	OTH – Over the hooks (slaughter) 
o	Feedlot 
-	Private treaty 
o	Other producers 
o	Bulls
13
Q

what are the terms used for market sales?

A

o Cents/kg liveweight, $/hd, cents/kg carcass weight