Yarding 7544 Change +910
The trend of larger numbers into the saleyards continued on at Dalby with an increase of 910 head to 7544. Cow numbers also lifted to 1734 and the supply of bulls remained virtually unchanged at just under 400 head. Buyer representation was good with the regular local and southern operators plus an additional feeder buyer from South Australia.
Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock struggled under the weight of numbers however well bred lines were still in demand. Yearling steers to feed experienced quality fluctuations in price however the over 480kg lines were dearer. Buyers were selective on the light and medium weight yearling heifers to restockers and feed, however heavy weight yearling heifers to feed improved in price. Heavy grown steers and bullocks sold to firm demand. The large number of cows could not maintain the levels of the previous sale and lost 4c to 10c/kg with the plain condition lines the least affected.
Light weight yearling steers to restockers made to 540c with a good sample averaging from 476c to 493c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to feed made to 528c and averaged from 483c to 488c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 530c to average from 473c to 476c/kg. The best of the light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 468c with the largest numbers 416c to 420c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed made 468c to average from 418c to 421c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 476c and the over 480kg lines made to 466c to average 460c/kg.
Bullocks made to 439c to average 430c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made to 436c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 345c and made to 356c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 374c and the best of the heavy weight cows made to 404c to average 387c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 463c/kg with one bull returning $5,083/head.
Market Reporter: Trevor Hess
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Another large yarding in Dalby today with the Combined Agents yarding 7544. Across the board most categories sold to softer trends, while heavy export cattle remained firm. All regular feed & processor buyers were in attendance. The best cow got out to 405c/kg. Best bullock remained strong at 434c/kg, while quality feeder steers made up to 530c/kg, however secondary feeders sold to softer trends.
Prime Quotes
Heifers up to 400kg – 360c/kg, 420c/kg, 380c/kg
Heifers over 400kg – 400c/kg, 436c/kg, 419c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – 238c/kg, 310c/kg, 305c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg – 354c/kg, 366c/kg, 358c/kg
Cows over 500kg – 380c/kg, 400c/kg, 388c/kg
Steers & bullocks up to 500kg – 404c/kg, 434c/kg, 392c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg – 420c/kg, 427c/kg, 426c/kg
Store & Feeder Quotes
Steers under 200kg –0c/kg, 0c/kg, 0c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg – 250c/kg, 540c/kg, 493c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – 280c/kg, 506c/kg, 476c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg – 380c/kg, 528c/kg, 483c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – 354c/kg, 530c/kg, 473c/kg
Heifers under 200kg – 303c/kg, 463c/kg, 400c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg – 240c/kg, 468c/kg, 416c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg – 336c/kg, 450c/kg, 418c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg – 260c/kg, 468c/kg, 421c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg – 330c/kg, 476c/kg, 443c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls – 370c/kg, 380c/kg, 378c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – 380c/kg, 460c/kg, 426c/kg
Highlights
Braford bulls sold by NK & A McNamara of Bell to processors 460c/kg, 1105kg, $5083.
Droughtmaster X cows sold by DJ & GM Kroll of Chinchilla to processors 405c/kg, 667kg, $2703.
Simmental X heifers sold by B & C AG Ent. of Dirranbandi to processors 422.2c/kg, 546kg, $2305.
Santa steers sold by Duffield Trust of Moonie to processors 431.2c/kg, 590kg, $2546.
Angus X heifers sold by Goorarooman Pty Ltd of Thallon to feedlotters 474.2c/kg, 460kg, $2184.
Angus x steers sold by Blink Bonnie Grazing of Clifton to feedlotters 528.2c/kg, 364kg, $1924.
Santa X yearling steers sold by Flagstone Farming of Wingenville to backgrounders 516.2c/kg, 259kg, $1338.
Angus X yearling heifers sold by GR Crawford of Koondaii to backgrounders 454.2c/kg, 210kg, $953.