Dalby Cattle Market Report

Market Overview

Yarding: 7544 Change: +910

The Dalby saleyards witnessed a notable increase of 910 head, totaling 7544 cattle. Cow numbers rose to 1734, while the supply of bulls remained stable at just under 400 head. Buyer participation was robust, featuring regular local and southern operators, alongside a new feeder purchaser from South Australia.

Price Trends

The robust demand for well-bred light weight yearling steers returning to pasture was evident, despite price fluctuations for lighter categories. Heavy weight yearling steers exhibited strong demand, with those exceeding 480kg witnessing price increases. Buyers showed selectivity for light and medium weight yearling heifers aimed at restocking and feeding, though heavy weight yearling heifers to feed saw improved prices.

Heavy grown steers and bullocks met firm demand, while the increased cow supply led to a decline in prices by 4c to 10c/kg, primarily affecting lines of less desirable condition.

Specific Price Highlights

Light weight yearling steers made it to 540c/kg, averaging between 476c and 493c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers fetched up to 528c/kg, averaging from 483c to 488c/kg, while heavy weight yearling steers saw prices of 530c/kg, averaging from 473c to 476c/kg.

The top-end light weight yearling heifers fetched 468c/kg, with the majority reaching 416c to 420c/kg. For medium weight yearling heifers, prices were noted at 468c to average from 418c to 421c/kg, while the heavy weight variant hit 476c with over 480kg lines averaging 460c/kg.

Market Insights

Bullocks commanded prices up to 439c, averaging around 430c/kg. Heavy grown heifers called for 436c/kg. For medium weight 2 score cows, the average was 345c/kg, peaking at 356c/kg, and heavy weight 3 score cows averaged about 374c/kg with the top-brackets reaching 404c, averaging 387c/kg. Remarkably, heavy weight bulls managed to sell at 463c/kg, with one bull hitting an impressive $5,083/head.

Next Sale Information

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Grant Daniel Long Report

Today’s Dalby market saw a large yarding, yet most categories experienced softer price trends, except for heavy export cattle which remained stable. Regular buyers for feed and processing were present.

Prime and Feeder Quotes

Prime Quotes

Heifers:

• Up to 400kg – 360c/kg, 420c/kg, 380c/kg
• Over 400kg – 400c/kg, 436c/kg, 419c/kg

Cows:

• Up to 400kg – 238c/kg, 310c/kg, 305c/kg
• 400kg to 500kg – 354c/kg, 366c/kg, 358c/kg
• Over 500kg – 380c/kg, 400c/kg, 388c/kg

Steers & Bullocks:

• Up to 500kg – 404c/kg, 434c/kg, 392c/kg
• Over 500kg – 420c/kg, 427c/kg, 426c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers:

• Under 200kg – 0c/kg
• 200kg to 280kg – 250c/kg, 540c/kg, 493c/kg
• 280kg to 330kg – 280c/kg, 506c/kg, 476c/kg
• 330kg to 400kg – 380c/kg, 528c/kg, 483c/kg

Heifers:

• Under 200kg – 303c/kg, 463c/kg, 400c/kg
• 200kg to 280kg – 240c/kg, 468c/kg, 416c/kg
• 280kg to 330kg – 336c/kg, 450c/kg, 418c/kg
• 330kg to 400kg – 260c/kg, 468c/kg, 421c/kg

Market Highlights

• Braford bulls by NK & A McNamara fetched 460c/kg, weight of 1105kg, totaling $5083.
• Droughtmaster X cows by DJ & GM Kroll achieved 405c/kg, 667kg, totaling $2703.
• Simmental X heifers by B & C AG Ent. delivered 422.2c/kg, 546kg, totaling $2305.
• Santa steers by Duffield Trust reached 431.2c/kg, weighing 590kg, totaling $2546.
• Angus X heifers by Goorarooman Pty Ltd garnered 474.2c/kg, 460kg, totaling $2184.
• Angus X steers by Blink Bonnie Grazing reached 528.2c/kg, 364kg, totaling $1924.
• Santa X yearling steers by Flagstone Farming hit 516.2c/kg, 259kg, totaling $1338.
• Angus X yearling heifers by GR Crawford sold for 454.2c/kg, 210kg, totaling $953.