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Online sales reflect big south-to-north cattle movement

Data generated from online trading activity captures the recent momentum in cattle from drought-impacted regions of southern Australia heading north into areas blessed with some feed. Beef Central asked AuctionsPlus this week for statistics on cattle movements out of three drought impacted regions, and a selection of more northerly buyer destinations, and the results show some interesting patterns…Read More

Jon Condon, 04/06/2025

Roma sale 3 June 2025: Most prices firm, except cows and heavy ox

A smaller yarding of just over 4600 head were offered at Roma store sale yesterday, with all regular processors, backgrounders, and lotfeeders present and actively bidding. Values were similar to last week, with the exception of cows, which could not maintain previous levels as well as bullocks…Read More

Beef Central, 04/06/2025

Wagga sale 2 June: Numbers surge to 5755 head

There was a lift in numbers and the quality was again mixed at Wagga sale yesterday. Weaners were back in numbers but still plenty were supplied, yearling feeders were well represented with buyers after weight. T..Read More

Leann Dax, 03/06/2025

Weekly cattle markets wrap: Rain changes sentiment, provides circuit breaker for large northern supplies

Recent rain through the NT and parts of northern and central QLD and the Darling Downs has provided a circuit-breaker for the northern cattle industry. Although pastures are starting to hay off, there are still patches of green and with temperatures remaining warm, there will be some late season feed growth in some areas, local agents suggest…Read More

Beef Central, 02/06/2025

Steers stronger in smaller 11,983 head online offering

Offerings fell 12pc in online trading this week, with 11,983 head presented on AuctionsPlus. All five steer weight categories and the lighter end of the heifers increased in c/kg value, while breeding female values were mostly down…Read More

Beef Central, 31/05/2025

Dubbo sale 29 May 2025: Numbers remain similar

Good lines of cows yarded along with large some consignments in from the far west providing good numbers of weaners and cows in store condition…Read More

David Monk, 30/05/2025

Dalby sale 28 May 2025: Firm to dearer market

The supply of cattle continues to climb with the Dalby agents yarding 4,905 head an increase of 935…Read More

Beef Central, 29/05/2025

EYCI jumps to highest point this year with rain in the north and south

Saleyard prices have jumped significantly this week, with the benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator hitting highest price this year at 739c/kg carcase weight…Read More

Eric Barker, 28/05/2025

Roma sale 27 May 2025: Prices firm to 20c higher

Several quality lines and large offerings were on offer under the hammer today with all regular processors, feedlotters and backgrounders present and actively bidding throughout the day…Read More

Guest Author, 28/05/2025

Wagga sale 26 May 2025: Numbers drop with rain

Despite not all buyers or orders being active today, enthusiastic restockers from northern regions, along with local buyers, helped to significantly lift prices..Read More

Leann Dax, 27/05/2025

Breeding females and young heifers highlight in 13,500 head AuctionsPlus offering

Online cattle listings dropped 39pc this week, with 13,567 head offered. Clearance rose to 80pc, with breeding females and heifers the highlight among prices…Read More

Beef Central, 24/05/2025

Dubbo sale 22 May 2025: Selling in the gentle rain

There were better numbers of grown steers and heifers and there were the usual runs of cattle lacking finish due to the dry conditions in the far west…Read More

David Monk, 23/05/2025

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