Key points:
- National male cattle carcase weights were maintained at 347.7kg/head.
- Female cattle carcase weights have improved 38.5kg/head in the last 10 years.
- Goat carcase weights reach record highs with better management systems in place.
Carcase weights for beef cattle and goats are on an upwards trajectory, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Here, MLA's Market Information team takes a deep dive into the driving factors.
Adult cattle carcase weights
Average cattle carcase weights have been increasing in recent years due to improvements in genetics and management systems across Australia. According to the ABS, average carcase weights have risen by 30% since June 2003 – when the average carcase weight was 245.86kg/head – to sit at 320.16kg/head nationally in Q4 2022.
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