Dalby Cattle Market Report: A Shift in Supply and Demand

Yarding: 6049 Change: -203

A recent report indicates a decrease in the number of cattle penned at Dalby, with a total count dropping by 203 heads to 6049. The supply of cows also saw a reduction, down to 1055. Buyer attendance remains strong, with all buyers active in the market. Notably, restockers have shown increasing interest in light-weight classes of yearling steers and heifers, resulting in a slight improvement for good heavy-weight cows.

Light-weight yearling steers returning to the paddock topped at 606c, with a good sample averaging from 523c to 543c/kg. Yearling steers destined for the domestic market averaged between 432c and 499c, with some sales reaching up to 544c/kg. Meanwhile, heavy weight yearling steers fed made it to 490c, averaging 440c to 450c/kg.

The market for heavy grown steers to export processors averaged 417c, with occasional sales hitting 449c. The bullock portion is on par, averaging 404c/kg, while heavy grown heifers reached 428c/kg. Medium-weight 2 score cows averaged 337c, peaking at 345c/kg, while heavy-weight 3 score cows averaged 363c and topped out at 393c/kg. Heavy-weight bulls to processors fetched prices up to 399c, with one outstanding bull achieving 408c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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Grant Daniel Long Report

This week’s Dalby market saw a large yarding accompanied by a significant reduction in cow numbers. This change resulted in a stronger market for cows. Weaner cattle prices remained robust, with top sales exceeding $6 per kg. All regular buyers were present and actively purchasing.

Prime Quotes

Heifers up to 400kg: 330c/kg, 428c/kg, 395c/kg
Heifers over 400kg: 380.2c/kg, 416.2c/kg, 391.4c/kg
Cows up to 400kg: 170.2c/kg, 310c/kg, 267c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg: 330c/kg, 380c/kg, 375c/kg
Cows over 500kg: 350c/kg, 393c/kg, 379c/kg

Steers & Bullocks Quotes

Steers & bullocks up to 500kg: 338.2c/kg, 390c/kg, 370c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg: 380.2c/kg, 449.2c/kg, 417c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers under 200kg: 348.2c/kg, 516.2c/kg, 459c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg: 345.2c/kg, 606.2c/kg, 523.5c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg: 418.2c/kg, 585c/kg, 543.3c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg: 320c/kg, 495.2c/kg, 432c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg: 388.2c/kg, 490c/kg, 440.4c/kg
Heifers under 200kg: 332.2c/kg, 400c/kg, 395c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg: 238c/kg, 434c/kg, 410c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg: 308.2c/kg, 450.2c/kg, 423c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg: 356.2c/kg, 440.2c/kg, 385c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg: 310c/kg, 456.2c/kg, 424c/kg

Highlights

– Charbray Bull sold by Lambert Pastoral Co of Charleville to processors at 399.2c/kg, 1005kg, totaling $4,011.
– Charolais X Cows sold by Lambert Pastoral Co at 393.2/kg, 686kg, totaling $2,699.
– Santa Gertrudis Heifers sold by Palm Lea Cattle Co of Taroom at 390.2c/kg, 541kg, totaling $2,113.
– Angus Steer sold by Yoothapina of Meandarra at 417.2c/kg, 676kg, totaling $2,823.
– Angus X Heifer sold by Coban Holdings P/L of Dirranbandi at 456.2c/kg, 402kg, totaling $1,835.
– Angus Steer sold by TSM Grazing Co of Glenmorgan at 440c/kg, 451kg, totaling $1,987.
– Angus Steer sold by Kruger Farming Co of Proston at 606.2c/kg, 284kg, totaling $1,723.
– Angus X Yearling Heifer sold by EJ Brauer of Tara at 438.2c/kg, 297kg, totaling $1,305.