Yarding 2438 Change -200

The trend of less numbers being yarded continued at Dalby with agents penning 2,438 head, 200 less than the previous week.

A good panel of buyers was present and operating, however one major export processor remains absent from the buying panel. Restocker attendance was very good and included local and interstate buyers.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock continued to be in demand.

Restockers were in direct competition against feeder buyers on yearling steers under 400kg, and prices generally improved.

Yearling heifers to restockers or feed sold to a dearer trend.

A handful of bullocks improved in price.

Cows to restockers and export processors sold to a dearer market to average 6c/kg better.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to a top of 632c with a good sample averaging 549c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 481c to 541c, however restockers lines averaged from 544c to 547c and sold to a top of 557c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 486c with a good sample averaging 460c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers averaged 504c and sold to 556c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed averaged from 459c to 490c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 450c, averaging 426c/kg. Medium weight grown steers to feed averaged 404c and heavy grown steers to feed averaged 373c/kg.

A handful of bullocks made to 390c to average 382c/kg. Medium weight plain condition cows returning to the paddock averaged 304c and heavy weights made to 317c/kg.

Good heavy weight cows to export processors averaged 311c with the occasional sale to 328c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made to 312c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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Grant Daniel Long report

There was a smaller yarding today by 200 head with a total yarding of 2438, due to some more good winter rainfall.  Cattle sold to a firm or dearer market.  Buyers & restocker attendance was very strong with still one major export buyer not in attendance.

Prime Quotes
Heifers up to 400kg – Lowest 372c/kg, highest 495.2c/kg, Av 423.1c/kg
Heifers over 400kg – Lowest  362c/kg, highest  450c/kg, Av 392c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – Lowest 250c/kg, highest  303.9c/kg, Av 279.4c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg – Lowest  300c/kg, highest  315c/kg, Av 303.9c/kg
Cows over 500kg – Lowest   270c/kg, highest  317c/kg, Av 294c/kg
Steers & bullocks up to 500kg – Lowest   390c/kg, highest  430c/kg, Av 404.3c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg  – Lowest 348c/kg, highest 398c/kg, Av 373c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes
Steers up to 200kg – Lowest  400c/kg, highest 592c/kg, Av 496c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg – Lowest  456c/kg, highest 632c/kg, Av 588c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – Lowest 478c/kg, highest 570c/kg, Av 536c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg – Lowest 414c/kg, highest 557.2c/kg, Av 471c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – Lowest  380c/kg, highest  486c/kg, Av 433c/kg
Heifers up to 200kg – Lowest 476c/kg, highest  532c/kg, Av 504c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg – Lowest 376c/kg, highest  556c/kg, Av 480c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg – Lowest  350c/kg, highest 546c/kg, Av 448c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg – Lowest  372c/kg, highest 495.2c/kg, Av 423.1c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg – Lowest  362c/kg, highest  450c/kg, Av 406c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls – Lowest  342c/kg, highest  432c/kg, Av  390c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – Lowest  260c/kg, highest  312c/kg, Av  286c/kg

Highlights

Angus Bulls sold by Duffield Trust of Moonie to processors 302.2c/kg, 1100kg, $3,324.

Charolais Cows sold by Welsh Cattle Co of Taroom to processors 328.2c/kg, 747kg, $2,451.

Santa Store Cows sold by SK & AK Cullen of Kumbia to restockers 305c/kg, 519kg, $1,584.

Droughtmaster Steers sold by AJ & KA Curtis of Westmar to processors 390.2c/kg, 630kg, $2,458.

Hereford Steers sold by RI & BJ Butler of Dirranbandi to feedlotters 484.2c/kg, 426kg, $2066.

Santa X Steers sold by Yoothapina Farming of Meandarra to processors 372.2c/kg, 596kg, $2,219.

Charolais X Steers sold by IJ & JL Smith of Moola to feedlotters 460.2c/kg, 457kg, $2,105.

Charolais Ylg Steers sold by AJ & KA Curtis of Westmar to restockers 632.2c/kg, 222kg, $1,404.

Charolais Ylg Heifers sold by PD & JM Pohlmann of Jandowae to feedlotters 485c/kg, 356kg, $1,730.

Charolais Ylg Heifers sold by AJ & KA Curtis of Westmar to restockers 582.2c/kg, 231kg, $1,221.

Sources: NLRS, Grant Daniel Long, Eastern Rural