Dalby Cattle Sale Sees Significant Increase in Yarding

Yarding: 8046 Change: +5556

This week’s Dalby cattle sale witnessed a remarkable surge, with a total yarding of 8046 head. This reflects an impressive increase of 5556 head compared to the previous sale. Noteworthy was the rise in cow numbers to 1438, alongside the offering of 212 bulls. Steer numbers remained robust, with just under 2000 head presented.

While export buyer attendance saw a decline from the previous week, southern operators actively participated in the market, complemented by the regular feed and restocker buyers.

Market Insights

The influx of cattle allowed buyers to exercise selectivity, resulting in a slight easing of average prices across various classes. Notably, well-bred lightweight yearling steers received strong support from restockers. The top-end yearling steers destined for feeding experienced good demand, although average prices dipped slightly. Bids for the best lightweight yearling heifers returning to the paddock were competitive; conversely, lesser-quality lines saw price reductions.

For medium and heavy weight yearling heifers geared for feeding, the market was well supplied, witnessing price reductions of 8c to 20c/kg. Good heavy cows for export processors averaged 7c/kg less, while medium weight plain condition lines showed resilience, remaining firm to slightly higher due to restocker interest.

Price Highlights

In terms of specific pricing:

• Lightweight yearling steers returning to the paddock reached a peak of 624c, averaging between 524c to 529c/kg.
• Yearling steers for the domestic market fetched up to 570c, averaging between 500c and 534c/kg.
• Heavyweight yearling steers to feed achieved sales averaging at 489c/kg, with maximum bids of 520c.
• Lightweight yearling heifers to restockers sold at 452c, averaging 392c to 404c/kg.
• Medium weight yearling heifers for feeding saw average prices range from 392c to 402c, with peak sales reaching 448c/kg.
• Heavyweight yearling heifers sold at 442c, with an average of 398c/kg.
• Bullocks recorded a peak of 458c, averaging 440c/kg.
• Heavy grown heifers averaged 419c, topping out at 430c/kg.
• Medium weight plain condition cows to restockers made 360c, averaging 345c/kg.
• Heavyweight 3 score cows for processors averaged 367c and the best of the cows reached 395c, averaging 379c/kg.
• Heavyweight bulls sold for up to 392c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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