Dalby Cattle Market Update

Yarding: 5464 | Change: +4533

The number of cattle penned at Dalby has significantly increased by 4533 head, bringing the total to 5464 cattle. The diverse lineup included 1,090 cows, 2,275 heifers, 1,297 steers, and 283 bulls. Buyer attendance was robust, with representatives present for all classes of cattle.

With the larger samples, average prices saw improvements. Yearling steers averaged several cents higher, while lightweight yearling heifers returning to the paddock were up by 10c/kg. Quality yearling heifers to feed experienced strong demand, and bullocks were noticeably more expensive. Additionally, cows experienced a slight uptick in price.

For specific price breakdowns:
– Lightweight yearling steers under 200kg made up to 606c/kg.
– Yearling steers under 330kg for restockers reached 590c, with averages ranging from 515c to 544c/kg.
– Yearling steers for domestic feeders peaked at 552c, averaging 505c, while heavyweight yearling steers to feed averaged 500c, making it to 556c/kg.
– Lightweight yearling heifers returning to paddock averaged between 426c to 433c, peaking at 466c/kg.
– Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 430c to 433c, reaching 460c/kg.
– Heavyweight yearling heifers to feed averaged 444c, making up to 480c, and processor lines were sold at 448c/kg.

Bullocks averaged 480c, with some heavy ones over 750kg reaching 488c. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 355c/kg, while heavyweight 3 score cows averaged 379c, with the best cows hitting 405c, averaging 393c/kg. Heavyweight bulls were also sold for about 422c/kg, with some topping $4,521/head.

Market Reporter, Trevor Hess.

For the full NLRS report, click here

AGENTS DRAW NEXT SALE: Check the agents draw for the upcoming sale at Dalby Regional Saleyards.

Grant Daniel Long Report

Today’s yarding at Dalby showed a significant spike, featuring many quality runs of cattle. The market was steady to upward across all categories, supported by increased competition as all regular feedlot and meatworks buyers were present.

Heavier bulls and heifers saw considerable price hikes compared to last week due to stronger buyer competition. Feeder steers and heifers remained stable, despite a greater number being yarded. Quality weaner steers improved significantly, with prices surpassing $6, while weaner heifers over 250kg remained firm.

Prime Quotes

Heifers up to 400kg – (prices)
Heifers over 400kg – 350c/kg, 450c/kg, 410c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – (prices)
Cows 400kg to 500kg – 360c/kg, 386c/kg, 370c/kg
Cows over 500kg – 384c/kg, 405c/kg, 393c/kg

Steers & bullocks up to 500kg – 436c/kg, 520c/kg, 454c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg – 458c/kg, 490c/kg, 480c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers under 200kg – (prices)
Steers 200kg to 280kg – 485c/kg, 606c/kg, 548c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – 456c/kg, 540c/kg, 520c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg – 460c/kg, 528c/kg, 511c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – 385c/kg, 520c/kg, 496c/kg
Heifers under 200kg – (prices)
Heifers 200kg to 280kg – 368c/kg, 455c/kg, 405c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg – 380c/kg, 460c/kg, 420c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg – 392c/kg, 456c/kg, 410c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg – 384c/kg, 468c/kg, 432c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls – 380c/kg, 418c/kg, 406c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – 380c/kg, 422c/kg, 411c/kg

Highlights

– Angus x bull sold by Bauhinia Pastoral Co for 424.2c/kg, 421.54kg, totaling $1,788.17.
– Simmental bull sold by Cooke B for 423.2c/kg, 850kg, totaling $3,597.20.
– Simbrah cow sold by Fullerton EG for 394.2c/kg, 630.50kg, totaling $2,485.43.
– Simmental steer sold by GT & CE Patterson for 606.2c/kg, 215.42kg, totaling $1,305.86.
– Droughtmaster heifer sold by Davemac Enterprises for 455.0c/kg, 297.69kg, totaling $1,354.50.
– Angus x heifer sold by Creagh Cattle Co for 450.2c/kg, 549.09kg, totaling $2,472.01.
– Charlolais x steer sold by Handford JR & N for 484.2c/kg, 507kg, totaling $2,454.89.
– Santa Gertrudis steer sold by Boland NJ & PA for 526.2c/kg, 409.33kg, totaling $2,153.91.
– Hereford heifer sold by Yagaburne Past Co P/L for 452.2c/kg, 423.53kg, totaling $1,915.20.