Dubbo Cattle Market Overview

Market Summary

Yarding: 5846 | Change: -324

The recent figures show a slight easing in numbers at the Dubbo saleyards. The overall quality of the cattle remains good, featuring strong representations of trade and feeder cattle that boast significant weight and condition. In addition to the trade cattle, there is a stable supply of weaners, along with a variety of grown steers and heifers. However, heavy bullocks are less abundant in the current market. Notably, most cows present in good condition, with many categorized as heavy weights. The market trends have shown a positive uptick.

Pricing Insights

Weaner steers have reached impressive prices of 616c/kg, while heifers are selling for 500c/kg. Feeder steers displayed strength, increasing by 12c to 18c, settling between 466c and 576c/kg for medium weights. The heaviest feeders reached prices up to 550c/kg. On the other hand, feeder heifers improved by 15c to 20c, with bulk sales in the range of 450c to 509c/kg.

Trade steers fetched values between 480c and 522c, while heifers trended from 470c to 510c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks experienced a price increase of 15c to 20c, with sales varied at around 470c to 529c. Heavy grown heifers are trading at prices from 460c to 490c/kg. Moreover, cows have significantly improved, with heavy weights (3 and 4 score) selling from 384c to 428c, and leaner, lighter 2 score cows priced between 320c to 395c/kg.

Conclusion

This report, produced by David Monk, reflects a buoyant cattle market in Dubbo, with strong demand and favorable pricing trends across various categories.

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