Market Report: Dubbo Sale Yards See Increased Numbers

Key Statistics

Yarding: 3145 Change: +305

Market Overview

The latest cattle yarding in Dubbo lifted by 300 to a total of 3145, presenting a better quality selection. The increase included a notable number of young cattle ideal for both feeders and processors, alongside a reasonable assortment of cows. However, the supply of grown steers and heifers remained limited.

Younger Cattle Performance

Young cattle designated for trade remained firm, with prime vealers and yearlings fetching between 324c and 420c/kg. Feeder steers and heifers saw a price increase, with feeder steers rising to 458c and feeder heifers reaching up to 400c/kg. Notably, young steers aimed at restockers sold for as much as 486c, while young heifer prices reached 390c/kg.

Grown Cattle Insights

Prices for grown steers increased by 3c, while grown heifers held steady. Prime grown steers were sold between 322c and 388c, and prime grown heifers ranged from 320c to 376c/kg. On the other hand, secondary cows saw a decline of 6c, with 2 and 3 score cows trading from 240c to 294c/kg. Prime heavy-weight cows maintained stable prices, averaging 313c/kg at levels between 297c and 350c, while cows aimed at restockers sold for 260c to 278c/kg. Heavy bulls reached prices up to 332c/kg.

Conclusion

Overall, this week’s Dubbo sale showcased improved numbers and stable prices for many categories of cattle, indicating a robust market moving forward.

Report produced by David Monk.

Source: NLRS. To view the full NLRS Dubbo sale report, click here.