Restockers shed light on female slaughter ratio

By Matt Dalgleish, Mecardo
February 21 2019 - 10:31am
Moving stock: Murrindindi Shire Council saleyards management committee's Graeme Broadbent at Yea store sale. Photo by Emily McCormack.
Moving stock: Murrindindi Shire Council saleyards management committee's Graeme Broadbent at Yea store sale. Photo by Emily McCormack.

Restocker behaviour at the saleyard can give us a clue to the female slaughter ratio and provide notice as to the status of the cattle cycle, such as if we are in liquidation or rebuild phase. 

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