Cattle and sheep at stockyard

The video discusses the decline in meat production compared to pre-war years, highlighting the impact of rising costs on cattle sales. Ranchers are selling cattle for slaughter earlier to cut expenses. To address beef shortages, the nation could consume more lamb, but the sheep industry faces challenges due to a lack of skilled handlers. These factors contribute to significant meat shortages.

What is one reason ranchers are selling cattle before they are fully grown?

• To increase the quality of meat

• To reduce the cost of maintaining cattle

• To improve cattle health

• To expand their cattle range

What alternative meat could the nation consume more of to address beef shortages?

• Pork

• Lamb

• Fish

• Chicken

What is a major challenge in increasing lamb production?

• Low market demand for lamb

• High cost of lamb feed

• Insufficient skilled handlers

• Lack of grazing land

How does the scarcity of skilled handlers affect sheep farming?

• It leads to overproduction of lamb

• It increases the cost of sheep farming

• It causes a decrease in sheep population

• It prevents proper maintenance of flocks

What is the overall impact of the issues discussed in the video?

• Increased meat exports

• Severe meat shortages

• Decreased meat prices

• Improved cattle health