Livestock Special Alert 2024: Deer
Deer values saw further recovery from the low values of 2021 with an average 15% increase in values for Red Deer, Wapiti, and related breeds. Increased values can be attributed to strong demand for venison in European and North American markets. Other deer breeds have also seen a significant increase in value, increasing on average […]
Livestock Special Alert 2024: Goats
Goat values are a mixed bag with female values increasing and male values decreasing on average 17.8% and -16.8% respectively. The value of milking goats continues to decline with female milking goats down in value a further 27%. After increasing in value last year to all-time highs, breeding buck values are down 32%. Structural changes […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Deer
Deer values saw further recovery from the low values of 2021 with an average 16% increase in values for Red Deer, Wapiti, and related breeds. The market for velvet has also contributed to an increase in values and there is optimism that the lows of Covid-19 have passed and the export demand for venison continues […]
