Live cattle demand holds strong

Shan Goodwin
Updated January 24 2020 - 3:07pm, first published 12:09pm
HOT DEMAND: The Ocean Shearer being loaded with 13,116 head of cattle, bound for Vietnam, in Townsville earlier this month.
HOT DEMAND: The Ocean Shearer being loaded with 13,116 head of cattle, bound for Vietnam, in Townsville earlier this month.

DEMAND for live cattle in Australia's largest market, Indonesia, shows no indication of easing and the strength of the trade across the board is clearly spelled out in the latest industry figures which show 19 per cent growth last year.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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