Weekly Cattle Market Update: Dalby Yarding Insights

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Market Overview

Yarding: 6573 Change: -971

The number of cattle penned at Dalby dropped by 971 head to a total of 6,573. The supply of cows also decreased to 1,100 head, while the number of bulls increased to 505. Export buyer participation remained strong, particularly from southern operators.

Cattle Price Trends

Lightweight yearling steers returning to pasture saw prices remaining stable compared to the previous week. Yearling steers destined for feed exhibited a minor variation in pricing based on quality; however, overall prices remained steady. Only top-quality yearling heifers experienced demand, with a slight drop in quality leading to a significant price decrease of up to 28c/kg. Heavy grown steers and bullocks maintained stable prices, while medium-weight plain condition cows experienced a downturn. In contrast, quality heavy weight cows gained 5c to 10c/kg.

Detailed Pricing Analysis

Light weight yearling steers for restockers reached up to 538c and averaged between 474c to 490c/kg. Yearling steers for the domestic market made up to 500c, averaging between 471c to 475c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers showed prices up to 508c, with averages around 468c to 473c/kg.

Lightweight yearling heifers returning to pasture made it up to 466c and averaged 407c/kg, while medium weight yearling heifers to feed sold for up to 458c with averages from 397c to 417c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers also reached up to 458c, averaging 413c/kg.

Heavy grown steers commanded prices around 448c, while bullocks sold at 436c, with most averaging around 424c/kg. Grown heifers reached up to 423c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows sold for up to 357c and averaged about 341c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 379c, with top prices reaching up to 420c and an average of 398c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold for up to 463c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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Grant Daniel Long Report Insights

A substantial yarding in Dalby showcased good-quality fat cattle, with all regular export buyers actively participating, reinforcing a stable slaughter market across all categories. Competitive bidding for heavy feeder steers ensured consistency in pricing. Mixed yardings characterized the second round of cattle, with firm trends for steers, although lightweight weaner heifers faced reduced prices.

Price Highlights

• Heifers up to 400kg: 330c, 416c, 408c/kg
• Heifers over 400kg: 370c, 423c, 410c/kg
• Cows up to 400kg: 222.2c, 288c, 247c/kg
• Steers & Bullocks up to 500kg: 360c, 492c, 476c/kg
• Feeder Steers over 400kg: 374.2c, 508c, 472c/kg

Highlighted Sales

– Angus bull sold by Golden Arrow Grazing Co at 441.2c/kg, 1050kg, totaling $4632.
– Brangus cows sold by John Bell at 410c/kg, 691kg, totaling $2833.
– Santa heifers sold by Andrew Scouller at 420/kg, 607kg, totaling $2551.
– Angus X Steers by Blink Bonnie Grazing at 500c/kg, 359kg, totaling $1796.