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Cattle Saleyard Transactions Rise as Sheep Volumes Decline in 2025–26: NLRS Saleyard Survey

Cattle transactions at Australian saleyards increased by 7.4% in 2025–26, while sheep transactions declined by 11.6%, according to the latest annual Saleyard Survey released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

The survey, conducted by MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS), recorded more than 5.18 million cattle and 14.5 million sheep transactions across Australian saleyards in the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

Cattle transactions increased by more than 356,000 head compared with 2024–25, while sheep transactions declined by approximately 1.9 million head.

MLA’s NLRS Manager, Stephanie Pitt said the annual survey provided an important snapshot of livestock movements through Australia's saleyards, highlighting significant differences in activity between states and livestock categories...

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