The dry summer has seen increasing amounts of cattle sent to slaughter.

Meat and Livestock Australia has revised its slaughter forecasts to nearly 7.5 million head this year, up by 4 percent on 2017.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Market Intelligence Manager Scott Tolmie

 

The dry summer has seen increasing amounts of cattle sent to slaughter.
Meat and Livestock Australia has revised its slaughter forecasts to nearly 7.5 million head this year, up by 4 percent on 2017.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Market Intelligence Manager Scott Tolmie
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