Dalrymple Saleyards. Image: Charters Towers Regional Council.
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An increase in the supply of cattle has resulted in two sales being held this week. Today a prime only sale attracted 2187 cattle comprising of some very good lines of heavy bullocks,cows and heifers. The regular buyer panel and two live exporters were operating in a stronger market throughout. Cattle were drawn from Mt Isa to Georgetown and south to the Burdekin and local area.
Very buoyant demand on all classes resulted in significant increases throughout the offering. Yearling heifers to feed improved by up to 24c, grown steers to the trade lifted 9c to 16c, grown heifers rose 25c to 50c, cows improved 10c to 27c, bullocks were firm to 5c better, with best heavyweights lifting by 60c/kg.
Yearling steers above 480kg to the trade sold to 502c, similar trade heifers sold to 474c to average 463c/kg. Prime grown steers above 400kg to feed averaged 416c, best types selling to 486c, while trade types made to 476c to average 463c/kg. Larger numbers and improved quality offering of prime grown heifers to the trade sold from 398c to 480c/kg.
An outstanding lineup of prime heavy young bullocks met very strong demand topping at 496c, a large sample from 450c to 492c/kg. Good lines of medium weight, well covered 3 score cows sold from 392c to 426c, a good sample averaging 401c/kg. Some very good prime heavyweight cows topped at 450c/kg to average 421c to 434c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors sold from 386c to 450c/kg.
Market Reporter: Mick Kingham
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