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Record-high cattle prices see Kimberley Meat Company abattoir close its doors for 2021
A Western Australian pastoral group say it is “disappointed” but “not surprised” by the temporary closure of the only abattoir in the north of the state, as record-high cattle prices continue to put pressure on processors across the country.
Key points:
- Yeeda Pastoral Company is closing the only abattoir in northern WA until 2022
- The decision comes off the back of record-high cattle prices and shrinking supply
- The facility is set to reopen next year under a new ownership model
The comments yesterday come after Yeeda Pastoral Company, which owns the Kimberley Meat Company (KMC) processing plant, announced it would not be re-opening in 2021 following the annual wet season shutdown.
The decision comes off the back of record-high cattle prices,…
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