Concerns grow over surplus lambs due to processing restrictions

Bryce Eishold
September 17 2020 - 6:30am
IN DOUBT: Saleyards like Ouyen Livestock Exchange could see an oversupply of lambs in the coming weeks due to restrictions in abattoirs.
IN DOUBT: Saleyards like Ouyen Livestock Exchange could see an oversupply of lambs in the coming weeks due to restrictions in abattoirs.

Pressure is mounting on the state government to ease processing restrictions on abattoirs ahead of the spring lamb flush with concerns there could be a potential backlog in the coming weeks.

Bryce Eishold

Bryce Eishold

Senior Journalist

Bryce is a senior journalist with Australian Community Media's Stock & Land where he reports on all aspects of agriculture. Bryce is also the president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email Bryce at bryce.eishold@stockandland.com.au.

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