Yarding 2490 Change -3992

Beneficial rainfall across much of the usual supply region resulted in a sharp decline in numbers at the Dalby sale, with the yarding easing by almost 4000 head to 2539. Cow numbers also fell, with 606 for the day, while bull supply was limited, with only 86 head offered. A fair panel of export buyers were in attendance however the southern operator of the previous week was absent. The regular feed and trade buyers plus restockers were active in the market.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock averaged 8c/kg better. Yearling steers to feed improved by 5c and up to 20c/kg in places. Yearling heifers to restockers and feed experienced very little change in price. Cows generally sold very close to the previous weeks level.

Light weight yearling steers to restockers made to a top of 588c to average 532c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market sold to a high of 568c to average from 527c to 540c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 496c and sold to 516c with some very heavy classes also making 516c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock made to 414c to average 394c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 415c and sold to 446c/kg. Heavy weights to 444c to average 425c some to the trade at 453c/kg.

Bullocks made to 470c to average 461c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 338c and made to 352c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 370c and the best of the cows made to 396c to average 386c/kg 2 cows returning $3,670/head. Heavy weight bulls made to 410c/kg.

Market Reporter, Trevor Hess.

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Rain across the district contributed to a sharp decline in yard numbers at Dalby this week, although a solid panel of buyers remained in attendance. Despite the reduced supply, the market held firm. Cow prices were comparable to last week’s levels, while the limited offering of steers and heifers also maintained similar rates. Feeder steers recorded a slight improvement on last week’s prices, whereas feeder heifers remained firm. A small selection of restocker steers and heifers was also yarded, with prices holding steady on the previous week.

Prime Quotes

Heifers up to 400kg –c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Heifers over 400kg –270c/kg, 438c/kg, 422c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – 300c/kg, 340c/kg, 328c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg –340c/kg, 375c/kg, 368c/kg
Cows over 500kg –366c/kg, 396c/kg, 385c/kg

Steers & bullocks up to 500kg –c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg –426c/kg, 470c/kg, 451c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes

Steers under 200kg –c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg –448c/kg, 588c/kg, 531c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg –470c/kg, 558c/kg, 540c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg –478c/kg, 568c/kg, 536c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg –434c/kg, 516c/kg, 492c/kg
Heifers under 200kg –c/kg, c/kg, c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg –348c/kg, 14c/kg 394c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg –360c/kg, 430c/kg, 402c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg –374c/kg, 446c/kg, 415c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg –380c/kg, 452c/kg, 422c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls –390c/kg, 416c/kg, 404c/kg
Slaughter Bulls –370c/kg, 418c/kg, 395c/kg

Highlights

Santa Gertrudis bull sold by RA & HS Sullivan of Moonie to processors 410c/kg, 670kg, $2,747.

Charolais x cow sold by Brewer Boys Farming of Bell to processors 395c/kg, 773.33kg, $3,054.

Santa Gertrudis X heifer sold by Clarke Pastoral of The Gums to processors 422.2c/kg, 556.25kg, $2,348.

Angus X steer sold by Clarke Pastoral of The Gums to processors 455c/kg, 647.50kg, $2,946.

Blonde D’Aquitaine heifer sold by Waw Beef of Maclagan to feedlotters 432.2c/kg, 433.33kg, $1,872.

Charolais X steer sold by R Lewis of Inglewood to feedlotters 512.2c/kg, 473.18kg, $2,423.

Droughtmaster X steer sold by Davemac Enterprises of Moonie to backgrounders 550.2c/kg, 340.63kg, 1,874.

Angus Heifer sold by Kardinia Holding & Pastoral Co of Warwick to backgrounders 412.2c/kg, 259.58kg, $1,070.