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Global Livestock & Trade Snapshot

Key developments in exports, supply, producer sentiment, and food-sector demand continue shaping international meat markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

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Thursday, November 22, 2025

Protein consumption and livestock industry

Argentina - Worldwide Protein Consumption Trends

During the last ten years, worldwide protein consumption has experienced significant growth, with production scaling proportionally to satisfy increasing demand.

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Livestock handling and farm operations

Australia - Media Campaign Against Halal Practices

Following controversial coverage in Indonesia where questionable footage emerged, media attention continues on livestock handling standards.

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Cattle sale and livestock auction theme

Australia - Premium Brahman Heifer Sale Event

Hamdenvale Brahman Stud announces their second annual premium heifer sale at Simla, approximately 50km west of Mackay, scheduled for Sunday, November 25 at 1:30pm.

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Lamb market and sheep farming

Australia - Store Lamb Market Update

First-cross ewe lambs reached $182 at today's Naracoorte sale, representing over $100 below last year's peak prices.

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Lamb supply and sheep production

Australia - NSW Lamb Supply Increases Significantly

New South Wales saw lamb availability surge by 39 percent last week, resulting in varied market outcomes across the state.

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Beef export and cattle production

Australia - October Beef Export Performance

Australian beef and veal shipments in October approached record levels, climbing 12% year-on-year to 94,147 tonnes - the strongest October performance on record.

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Food production and company results

Brazil - BRF Reports Third Quarter Results

BRF Brasil Foods posted Q3 net profit of BRL91 million (US$44.1 million), representing a 75% decline from last year's BRL365 million, primarily attributed to elevated grain costs.

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Hog production and livestock farming

Canada - Maple Leaf Acquires Manitoba Producer

Maple Leaf Foods has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire Puratone Corporation, a prominent Manitoba hog production enterprise, for approximately $42 million.

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Trade mission and export logistics

UK - Secretary Paterson Leads Hong Kong Trade Mission

Agriculture Secretary Owen Paterson heads a British beef industry delegation to Hong Kong next week as efforts progress toward normalizing trade relations.

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Corporate leadership and restaurant industry

USA - McDonald's Leadership Transition

McDonald's Corporation announced Jeff Stratton will succeed Jan Fields as president of McDonald's USA, effective December 1, following Fields' retirement after over 35 years with the company.

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