A beef expert says drought conditions and forced herd liquidations in the United States could pressure global beef trade and prices.

Australian beef producers are being told to keep an eye on developments, because it could mean America imports less lean beef this year.

Reporter Roshai Murdoch spoke with Rabobank's US Senior Animal Protein Analyst, Don Close, about what's happening in the American market, and how it could impact Australia.

A beef expert says drought conditions and forced herd liquidations in the United States could pressure global beef trade and prices.
Australian beef producers are being told to keep an eye on developments, because it could mean America imports less lean beef this year.
Reporter Roshai Murdoch spoke with Rabobank's US Senior Animal Protein Analyst, Don Close, about what's happening in the American market, and how it could impact Australia.

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