Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 28 NOVEMBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price dropped by 2% last week to R34.69 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price decreased to R53.28. However, the C-grade price increased to R47.59. It still seems that A and C-grade prices may continue to rise, and calf prices might trade upward again from mid-December.   The feeder lamb price declined to R36.95 per

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 28 NOVEMBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 20 NOVEMBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price rises by 2% to R35.34 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price increases to R54.96. The C-grade price also rises to R46.36. It seems that A-grade prices could be above R55 by Christmas and possibly rise to R57 as demand is expected to improve. Calf prices may dip in the short term, but it

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 20 NOVEMBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 14 NOVEMBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price continues to rise, now trading at R34.62 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price falls to R53.58. The C-grade price drops to R45.81. I still believe that A-grade slaughter prices may approach R55 by Christmas, as demand is expected to improve, and calf prices may only start to increase from mid-December onwards.   As

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 14 NOVEMBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 7 NOVEMBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price continues to rise and is now trading at R34.08 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price increased to R54.09. The C-grade price increased to R47.29. Good news is that slaughter prices have already started to rise, indicating better demand. We also expect these prices to continue upward until Christmas. Weaner calf prices, however, may

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 7 NOVEMBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 31 OCTOBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price continues to rise and is now trading at R33.87 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price increased to R53.55. The C-grade price decreased to R46.21. A-grade prices may start rising again from mid-November and possibly reach R55 closer to Christmas. C-grade prices, on the other hand, may start rising from here until the end

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 31 OCTOBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 23 OCTOBER 2023

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The average weaner calf price continues to rise and is currently trading at R33.67 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price has fallen to R53.36. However, the C-grade price has increased to R46.79. I feel that A-grade prices may maintain lower levels but could start receiving support from mid-November. I do believe that C-grade prices can continue to rise

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 23 OCTOBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 17 OCTOBER 2023

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When we look at the latest livestock prices, the average weaner calf price has increased slightly and is now trading at R33.44 per kilogram, while the average A2/3 carcass price is rising to R53.48, and the C-grade price is at R46.91. Projections indicate that A-grade and weaner calf prices can maintain current levels until the end of the year, while

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 17 OCTOBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 10 OCTOBER 2023

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Looking at the latest livestock prices, the average weaner calf price has dropped to R33.20 per kilogram, lighter calves under 200kg are down to R33.08, while heavier calves above 250kg have decreased to R30.50. The average A2/3 carcass price is rising and now trades at R52.92, while the C-grade price remains sideways at R45.60. The forecast indicates that A-grade and

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 10 OCTOBER 2023

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 2 OCTOBER 2023

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When we look at the latest livestock prices, I am very disappointed that we haven’t seen an upward movement in beef and weaner prices in the past month. The average weaner price continues to decrease to R33.35 per kilogram, lighter calves under 200kg dropping to R33.55, while heavier calves over 250kg drop to R30.90. The average A2/3 carcass price has

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Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Looking at beef prices, the average weaner calf price has further declined to R33.77 per kilogram, lighter calves under 200kg remain stable at R34.50, while heavier calves above 250kg have sharply decreased to R31.80. The average A2/3 carcass price is stable at R52.54, while the C-grade price has risen to R45.42. Currently, it appears that lower demand may have a

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

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