Overview of the Australian live cattle & sheep export industry


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Date: March, 2003

Abstract: The live export industry in Australia is built on a foundation of competitive advantage and is now worth in excess of AUD 1 billion per annum. Australia has substantial natural resources and land, making it ideal for broad acre livestock production. In most instances, markets demanding live cattle and sheep lack the land area and/or natural resources necessary to sustain such a system. However, many are endowed with commodities (feed inputs) that are of low nutritive value and have limited comme...

Research Type: Industry Note


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