Australia-Demand for goats stronger than demand for lamb.

AUSTRALIA

MALAYSIAN DEMAND FOR GOATS CANNOT BE MET

The Australian lamb plants have been grateful for the demand for goat meat during the recent economic downturn, as the numbers going through the plants have avoided laying off staff, due to the shortage of sheep.

The goats are being flown fresh to Malaysia and the 10 to 14 kg carcass weight, goats have been making 110c/kg to 120c/kg, however Australia can only satisfy 60 pc of the demand.

Breeding stock for live shipping to Malaysia and the Philppines have been making 25 to 60 euros per head, delivered to the port of exit.

Malaysia intends to become self sufficient in goat meat by the year 2017.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the demand for goat meat has increased 250pc in the last 5 years.