Yarding 4072 Change -1760

The approaching run of short working weeks reduced the number of cattle at Dalby by 1,760 head to 4,072. The restrictions on stock movements from the far west of the state is still evident however 360 head from New South Wales were included in the lineup. The turnoff of cows and heifers experienced at most selling centres across the nation continued at Dalby. The regular panel of buyers was present and active across all classes.

Light weight yearling steers and heifers to restockers experienced only quality related price changes with well bred lines receiving strong support. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 13c to 15c/kg better. Medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed improved in price by 10c to 12c/kg. All classes of cows experienced a stronger market to average 5c to 6c/kg dearer.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to a top of 500c with a large sample averaging 446c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market made to 444c with most sales from 399c to 415c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 391c with a very isolated sale to 440c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock made to 380c to average 330c and poor quality lines averaged 274c/kg. Medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 350c and sold to 380c/kg.

A handful of bullocks made to 367c and heavy export heifers made to 366c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 269c and made to 275c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 289c and the best of the heavy weight cows made to a top of 322c with a fair sample at 307c/kg. Heavy weight bulls were dearer and made to 356c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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A solid yarding leading into the Easter break. The regular panel of buyers were present and active across all classes. Market was firm to slightly dearer. GDL would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter.

Prime Quotes

Heifers up to 400kg – 240c/kg, 360c/kg, 310c/kg
Heifers over 400kg –240c/kg, 366c/kg, 350c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg –180c/kg, 298c/kg, 288c/kg
Cows over 500kg –270c/kg, 322c/kg, 307c/kg

Steers & bullocks up to 500kg –302c/kg, 340c/kg, 326c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg –332c/kg, 367c/kg, 344c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers up to 200kg –350c/kg, 400c/kg, 390c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg –318c/kg, 500c/kg, 446c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – 290c/kg, 456c/kg, 420c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg –310c/kg, 440c/kg, 399c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – 264c/kg, 440c/kg, 389c/kg
Heifers up to 200kg –312c/kg, 312c/kg, 312c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg –224c/kg, 380c/kg, 329c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg –222c/kg, 371c/kg, 329c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg –180c/kg, 380c/kg, 350c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg –272c/kg, 374c/kg, 351c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls –300c/kg, 346c/kg, 330c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – 220c/kg, 356c/kg, 317c/kg

Highlights

Limousin Bulls sold by GC & LFJ Graham of Kingaroy to processors 342.2c/kg, 790kg, $2703.

Angus X Cows sold by D Geary of Miles to processors 285.2c/kg, 600.63kg, $1713.

Santa Heifers sold by Greenup P/L of Kumbia to processors 350c/kg, 566.43kg, $1983.

Simbrah Heifers sold by S & T Kucks of Maclagan to processors 370.2c/kg, 482kg, $1784.

Angus Heifers sold by BA & RE Campbell of Goondiwindi to feedlotters 374.2c/kg, 420kg, $1572.

Hereford X Steers sold by Merawah Poll Herefords P/L of Goondiwindi to processors 350c/kg, 553.57kg, $1938.

Angus Steers sold by AGB Farming Pty Ltd of Goondiwindi to feedlotters 436.2c/kg, 345kg, $1505.

Simmental Ylg Steers sold by GT & CE Patteson of Kingaroy to backgrounders 442.2c/kg, 270kg, $1194.

Simmental Ylg Heifers sold by GT & CE Patteson of Kingaroy to restockers 348.2c/kg, 277.73kg, $967.