Animal Fats – International

Fat prices slid again out of the Australian market as record drought conditions continue to force more cattle into the abattoirs. Kills have steadily remained above 140,000 head per week for the Eastern States, which averages 9% above a year ago. What is remarkable and will have a big impact on the cattle and thereby tallow market in the coming years, is the large number of female head being slaughtered. Female numbers are up 16.8% from last year since…