Eastern Young Cattle Indicator

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) is an indicator of general cattle markets in Australia. It is calculated based on a seven-day rolling price average expressed in cents per kilogram carcase (or dressed) weight (¢/kg cwt). The EYCI sources data from 23 saleyards in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

It is produced by Meat and Livestock Australia and includes; vealer and yearling steers and heifers purchased for slaughter, restocking or lotfeeding.

Only cattle meeting the following criteria are included:

• C2 or C3 muscle and fat score,
• 200 kg+ live weight