Weaner calf prices are lower, amid FMD uncertainty and lower demand.





Livestock prices are expected to find support from Black Friday increased spending.





Stock theft is on the rise in South Africa according to the latest police statistics.





Auctions in Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and Mpumalanga are suspended with immediate effect amid FMD outbreak.





The South African Weather Service's latest release indicated a poorer rainfall outlook over the coming months and this is painting a poor picture of the prospects for the upcoming summer crop production season, which could spill over into the livestock sector.





Locally, beef prices have been under pressure due to lack of demand; lamb and mutton prices remained subdued; pork prices continued to strengthen; and the average poultry prices remained unchanged over the past week.
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