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25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

Continued growth in the US market, where there is a preference for larger carcases / cuts, and an increase in feedlot-type finishing systems is driving average carcase weights to new heights.

NEWS 27 December 2025

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

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25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

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