Australia's Weekly Slaughter Numbers Increased Across the Board in W40

In W40, slaughter volumes have returned to seasonal norms after Australian public holidays. While Cattle slaughter has been below last year's levels, it has seen an increase of 10% WoW. Lamb slaughter has returned to 2021 levels at 361,568 head, while sheep slaughter was at 112,892 head, signifying a 14% YoY drop. Goat slaughter across the country saw a 45% WoW increase in W40, but South Australia faced a 222% increase from W34 and a 487% YoY. These numbers indicate the growing potential of goat slaughter in South Australia.