Dalby Saleyards Report: Increased Yarding Trends

Total Yarding: 7,238 Head Change: +1,774

The Dalby saleyards have witnessed a significant influx of cattle, with a total of 7,238 head penned, an increase of 1,774 from last week. The market was characterized by a large supply of nearly 1,400 mixed-quality cows and 320 bulls. While a fair panel of buyers was present, recent southern operators were notably absent.

Market Trends

Light-weight yearling steers returning to the paddock received strong support; however, heavy-weight yearlings saw price adjustments related to quality. Yearling heifers aimed at restockers or feed lost between 5c to 20c/kg compared to the previous week. Grown steers and bullocks also experienced a decline, with cows not maintaining last sale levels, reflecting a decrease of 10c to 15c/kg, although store condition cows were less impacted.

Price Breakdown

Light-weight yearling steers for restockers peaked at 596c/kg, with an average of 528c to 539c/kg. Yearlings destined for the domestic market made up to 550c/kg and averaged between 506c to 521c/kg. Heavy-weight yearling steers reached 514c, averaging 488c. For heifers, light-weight yearlings made 458c with most sales between 405c to 421c/kg, while medium weights reached 460c, averaging 413c to 416c/kg.

Grown bullocks traded at 478c, averaging 452c/kg, while medium-weight plain-condition cows were noted at 368c, averaging 343c. Heavy-weight 3-score cows averaged 370c, with the best making 389c/kg. Heavy-weight bulls were sold for up to 414c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess.

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Grant Daniel Long Report

The current sale at Dalby featured a substantial yarding with a solid pool of buyers present. Despite this, southern operators from previous weeks were absent. Backgrounder steers attracted strong interest, while the prices for heifers saw a minimal dip of 5–10c/kg. Feeder steers remained stable, although feeder heifers saw a slight decline, particularly among secondary lines.

Prime Quotes

Heifers up to 400kg – c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Heifers over 400kg – 400c/kg, 435c/kg, 425c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg – 340c/kg, 356c/kg, 351c/kg
Cows over 500kg – 375c/kg, 389c/kg, 378c/kg

Steers & Bullocks

Steers & bullocks up to 500kg – c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg – 430c/kg, 440c/kg, 439c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers under 200kg – 354c/kg, 586c/kg, 539c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg – 450c/kg, 596c/kg, 535c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – 458c/kg, 568c/kg, 528c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg – 440c/kg, 550c/kg, 509c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – 430c/kg, 514c/kg, 486c/kg
Heifers under 200kg – 350c/kg, 430c/kg, 407c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg – 350c/kg, 454c/kg, 471c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg – 344c/kg, 460c/kg, 415c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg – 338c/kg, 460c/kg, 415c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg – 370c/kg, 475c/kg, 431c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls – 390c/kg, 434c/kg, 422c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – 363c/kg, 414c/kg, 386c/kg

Market Highlights

– Angus bull sold by Hillbilly Farming P/L of Meandarra to processors 390c/kg, 1,010kg, $3,939.
– Santa Gertrudis X cow sold by CJ & KM Purnell of Chinchilla to processors 400c/kg, 720kg, $2,880.
– Angus x heifer sold by Mirradong Meats P/L of Moonie to processors 430c/kg, 537.31kg, $2,310.42.
– Angus x steer sold by G & R Winks of Charleville to processors 440c/kg, 559.23kg, $2,460.62.

Additional highlights include sales of Angus x heifer by Moogoon P/L, Santa Gertrudis steer by DL & TM Hester, and Angus steer by Rimfire Rural, showcasing strong demand across the board.