Dubbo’s Final Cattle Sale of the Year: A Summary of Market Trends

Yarding: 9500 Change: -1200

The last prime cattle sale for the year at Dubbo has yielded a substantial yarding of approximately 9,500 head. However, this week’s offering displayed a much plainer quality, largely reflective of the ongoing dry conditions affecting the region. Numerous cows and their young calves were on offer as growers look to reduce livestock numbers amid the persistent drought. Despite the challenging conditions, a fair representation of prime cattle remained available alongside modest numbers suitable for feeders.

The demand for young cattle to the trade stayed relatively stable. Prime vealers and yearlings were sold between 360c to 480c/kg. However, feeder steers and lightweight feeder heifers saw a drop of up to 20c, while heavier feeder heifers held steady. Prices for feeder steers fluctuated between 410c to 509c, while feeder heifers sold within the range of 388c to 460c/kg. Young cattle aimed at restockers also maintained stable pricing, with young steers reaching 550c/kg and restocker heifers selling for up to 495c/kg.

In the grown category, both steers and heifers faced a slight decline of up to 12c. Prime grown steers were sold for 400c to 481c/kg with prime grown heifers fetching between 390c to 456c/kg. Secondary cows experienced a drop of up to 15c, while properly finished heavyweights declined by as much as 30c/kg. Two and three score cows for processors sold from 304c to 376c/kg, whereas prime heavyweight cows averaged 376c/kg, selling between 330c and 410c. Cows aimed at restockers had an average sale price from 150c to 368c/kg, while heavy bulls reached 422c/kg.

Report produced by David Monk.

Source: NLRS. To view the full NLRS Dubbo sale report,
click here.