Dalby Cattle Sale Report: Market Insights and Trends

Yarding: 4747 Change: -158

Market Overview

A minor decline in supply was observed this week at Dalby, with a total of 4,747 head sold, reflecting a decrease of 158 head from last week’s sale. The overall quality of cattle across various classes did not match the previous week’s standards. While export buyer attendance was less robust than last week, southern exporters returned and actively participated in the market. A solid panel of feed and trade buyers, along with restockers, were present and engaged.

Light-weight yearling steers returning to paddock saw prices firm or increase by up to 11 cents per kilogram. Yearling steers destined for the domestic market fetched 7 cents more in some instances, while heavy-weight yearling steers remained in demand. Light-weight yearling heifers for restocking improved by 9 to 12 cents per kilogram, while yearling heifers for feeding experienced price changes between stable and 6 cents higher. However, cow prices declined by 4 to 10 cents per kilogram, partly due to quality concerns.

Price Breakdown

Light-weight yearling steers for restocking achieved prices up to 477 cents, averaging between 429 and 435 cents per kilogram. Medium-weight yearling steers for feeding reached 444 cents, averaging between 400 and 428 cents per kilogram. Heavy-weight yearling steers to feed averaged 382 cents, with the top price hitting 438 cents. Meanwhile, light-weight yearling heifers for restockers peaked at 360 cents, averaging between 331 and 334 cents.

Additional Insights

A few bullocks were reported at 348 cents, averaging 343 cents per kilogram. Grown heifers made to 360 cents, averaging 328 cents. Full mouth bullocks were sold for 300 cents per kilogram, yielding $2,421 per head. In the cow category, restockers paid up to 292 cents, while most heavy-weight 3 score cows averaged 272 cents with top prices reaching 300 cents. Heavy-weight bulls achieved prices of 320 cents, with one bull selling for $3,494.

Agent Insights

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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The market in Dalby held firm despite a reduction in quality. While attendance from export buyers was lower than in previous weeks, support from southern processors remained strong. All usual feed and trade buyers participated actively.

Prime Quotes

• Heifers up to 400kg: 270c/kg, 366c/kg, 330c/kg
• Heifers over 400kg: 301c/kg, 334c/kg, 311c/kg
• Cows up to 400kg: 134c/kg, 230c/kg, 183c/kg
• Cows 400kg to 500kg: 242c/kg, 266c/kg, 254c/kg
• Cows over 500kg: 264c/kg, 300c/kg, 290c/kg
• Steers & bullocks up to 500kg: 330c/kg, 360c/kg, 345c/kg
• Steers & bullocks over 500kg: 320c/kg, 347c/kg, 340c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

• Steers 200kg to 280kg: 378c/kg, 468c/kg, 435c/kg
• Steers 280kg to 330kg: 370c/kg, 477c/kg, 429c/kg
• Steers 330kg to 400kg: 354c/kg, 426c/kg, 400c/kg
• Feeder steers over 400kg: 343c/kg, 438c/kg, 381c/kg
• Heifers up to 200kg: 300c/kg, 356c/kg, 325c/kg
• Heifers 200kg to 280kg: 284c/kg, 360c/kg, 334c/kg
• Heifers 280kg to 330kg: 265c/kg, 360c/kg, 331c/kg
• Heifers 330kg to 400kg: 270c/kg, 366c/kg, 330c/kg
• Feeder heifers over 400kg: 300c/kg, 371c/kg, 342c/kg
• Feeder/Boat Bulls: 312c/kg, 338c/kg, 324c/kg
• Slaughter Bulls: 270c/kg, 300c/kg, 285c/kg

Sale Highlights

Notable sales included:

• Red Angus Bulls sold by Torwood Partner: 290c/kg, 1205kg, $3495.
• Charolais X Cows sold by J & JM Cau: 298.2c/kg, 681.47kg, $2032.
• Angus Heifers sold by Butler Grazing Pty Ltd: 329.2c/kg, 660kg, $2172.
• Angus Heifers by PD & JM Pohlmann: 371.2c/kg, 388.50kg, $1442.
• Angus X Steers sold by Butler Grazing Pty Ltd: 344.2c/kg, 660kg, $2271.
• Santa Ylg Steers sold by GM & JA Bodkin: 398.2c/kg, 433kg, $1725.
• Charolais Ylg Steers sold by Bulloo River Stock Horses: 466.2c/kg, 259.50kg, $1209.
• Charolais X Ylg Heifers sold by Susan Curtis: 356.2c/kg, 276.25kg, $984.