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31 October 2025
A strong start to autumn trading has kept the store market buoyant, with younger cattle showing particular strength against a backdrop of limited supply.
4 September 2025
Defra’s annual June livestock survey reveals that sheep and cattle populations in England have continued to contract, with both now standing at their lowest levels since records began.
1 July 2025
UK beef production for May rose by 2% on April, but was down 4% vs May 2024. Clean sheep slaughter dropped on the month, following strong slaughter in the run up to Easter.
7 March 2024
Data continues to point to future tightening in GB cattle supply. We explore the latest figures and what they mean.
22 December 2023
We explore the most recent cattle population data from Defra and BCMS
20 November 2023
Deadweight cattle prices have plateaued in October following increases throughout September.
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29 September 2023
We explore what the latest cattle population data from BCMS may mean for GB cattle supplies.
10 August 2023
GB beef prices have fallen over recent weeks. We examine the key market factors at play.
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13 January 2023
In the four weeks to 31 December, average prices for all prime cattle were slightly above the previous period at 442.6p/kg.
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9 November 2022
Successfully outwinter stock on fodder beet to maximise performance and reduce costs
7 September 2022
Total GB calf registrations for the first half of 2022 reached 1.56 million head, according to data from the British Cattle Movement Service.
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7 September 2022
The number of cattle in England on 1 June 2022 stood at 5.1 million head, according to Defra figures.