2025 Meat & Livestock Australia NLRS Saleyard Survey
- Yea Saleyards
- Sep 18
- 1 min read
Key points
Cattle transactions rose to 4.84 million head, up from 4.18 million in FY2023–24.
Sheep transactions increased to 16.39 million head, up from 14.09 million in FY2023–24.
The National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) annual saleyard survey results are in for FY2024–25. The survey identifies the number of cattle and sheep consigned to Australian saleyards across all states (except NT) over the financial year.
Saleyard transaction trends tracking informs investment, strategic direction of and into saleyards and highlights the social, economic and cultural value saleyards provide to rural and regional communities.
This year’s saleyard survey captured data from 73 cattle and 35 sheep saleyard facilities. A significant increase was noted across the majority of states for both cattle and sheep transactions.
