beef production lec 4

Question 1

what are the 6 types of markets available in AUS?1

Answer 1

o	Weaner Sales 
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o	Feedlots 
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o	Slaughter 
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o	Re-stocker (Breeding Cattle) 
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o	Trade cattle 

o Live cattle – eg. heifers to Russia.

Question 2

what is the min and max weight for feedlots?

Answer 2

 min weight 320kg max 500kg depending on market

Question 3

when do you sell in regards to feed supply?

Answer 3

• follow feed supply to maximise weight gain for sale
• weaner sales
  o jan to april
• store cattle feedlots
  o march to December
• finished cattle to slaughter
  o june to December

Question 4

what markets do lighter cattle go to

Answer 4

domestic

Question 5

what is the relation of fat depth to market?

Answer 5

higher fat undesirable.

lower fats scores to feeder markets

Question 6

what cattle are targeted to live export/

Answer 6

heavier weights, slighter higher fat depths permissible

Question 7

what is penalised at feedlots?

Answer 7

o	smaller number of head
o	too heavy or too light 
o	breed 
	angus more popular 
o	age

Question 8

What is MSA and what is its role in market specs?

Answer 8

o meat grading system
o producers accredited, carcass graded
o pay to be MSA accredited

Question 9

what are some breed specific markets?

Answer 9

wagyu, CAAB, prime Hereford

o higher premium for some breeds

Question 10

what are the specs for EU

Answer 10

o lifetime traceability, no hormones

Question 11

what is the premium associated with pasture fed?

Answer 11

pay to be accredited.

more desirable for markets such as USA

Question 12

what are the 3 main options for market types?

Answer 12

-	Auction Selling 
o	Saleyards 
	yard fees, agent fees, transport costs etc. 
o	On-line 
-	Direct contract 
o	OTH – Over the hooks (slaughter) 
o	Feedlot 
-	Private treaty 
o	Other producers 
o	Bulls

Question 13

what are the terms used for market sales?

Answer 13

o Cents/kg liveweight, $/hd, cents/kg carcass weight