RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

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NRLX MARKET REPORT WEEK ENDING JULY 31, 2024

The recent cattle market saw an increase in yardings, with 2,400 head presented, up by 230 head. The sale featured a larger penning of young cattle, mostly weaners and vealers, along with some yearlings. Quality varied signifcantly, with a noticeable amount of plain-conditioned cattle and a high percentage of light young cattle. However, there were also several lines of well-bred cattle on offer. The market began on a weaker note but strengthened as the sale progressed, fnishing frm to 10 cents per kilogram dearer.

Restocker buyers from Northern and Western NSW and Queensland showed

Warwick

MC DOUGALL & SONS strong interest, acquiring most of the young cattle. Restocker weaner steers sold between 230 to 410 cents per kilogram, averaging 334 to 355 cents per kilogram, while weaner heifers ranged from 166 to 315 cents per kilogram.

The yarding of export cattle included a few pens of grown steers and heifers, alongside a large offering of cows. Grown steers sold from 315 to 344 cents per kilogram, with crop-fnished heifers fetching 276 to 324 cents per kilogram. The cow market, affected by harsh winter conditions, saw a decline of 10 cents, with prices ranging from 158 to 284 cents per kilogram. Heavy bulls topped at 268 cents per kilogram.

LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT W/E 02/08/2024

Cattle Market

Agents yarded approximately 1,400 head at the weekly cattle sale. The market eased across most categories, with feeder cattle in good condition being the exception. Cows saw a slight decrease in prices compared to previous sales, largely due to the lighter cows yarded. The detailed market categories report is unavailable due to ongoing system upgrades, expected to be resolved by next week’s report.

Sheep and Lamb Market

A total of 2,258 head of sheep and lambs were yarded, and the market saw a general easing in prices similar to the cattle market. Lambs reached a top price of $192, averaging $109.08. Ewes topped at $173, averaging $68.68, while wethers peaked at $115, averaging $56.30. Rams sold up to $180, with an average of $77.58. The overall sale average was $89.30, refecting a decrease of $28 per head week-on-week.

Pig Market

• Sows: $210 to $274

• Boars: $70 to $175

• Gilts: up to $178

• Pork: $160 to $244

• Stores: $50 to $250

Poultry Market

• Pullets: up to $32.50

• Hens: up to $17.50

• Roosters: up to $25

• Ducks: up to $20

• Ducklings: up to $17.50

• Trio of Turkeys: up to $32.50

• Turkey Hens: up to $15

• Turkey Stags: up to $25

• Chicken Hens: up to $22.50

• Groups of Chicks: up to $20

• Groups of Ducklings: up to $17.50

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents and vendors facilitated the sale of 2,258 head in the weekly sale, with a 70/30 split between lambs and mutton. The lighter section saw higher sales due to producers struggling with feed shortages and continuous frost. While some good lines of sheep were presented in the mutton section, most were destined for processing, with a few restockers present to boost their numbers for commercial beneft or replacement.

• Lambs and Hoggets: Topped at $192, averaging $109.08 (down $25)

• Ewes: Topped at $173, averaging $68.68 (down $1)

• Wethers: Topped at $115, averaging $56.30 (down $22)

• Rams: Topped at $180, averaging $77.58

• Overall Stock Average: $89.30, a decrease of $28 per head week-on-week

Key Sales

• Sunnymount Farms: Dorper lambs 57.5kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $191; 51.7kg to GR Prime for $179

• Shelley F/T: Dorset x lambs 59.4kg to Eversons for $183; Southdown x lambs 59.4kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $189; Dorper x lambs 63.7kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $192; Xbred lambs 34kg to McIntyre Meats for $69

• Kim Nielsen: Dorset x lambs 61.6kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $175; hoggets 65kg to restockers for $153; hoggets 56.5kg to Eversons for $110; ram lambs 47kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $80

• Barrett Family: Dorper lambs 47.1kg to Elliot’s Butchery for $171; 39kg to MC Mahon Bros for $148; 37kg to MC Mahon Bros for $120

• Reg & Mary Cooke: Dorper x lambs 46.1kg to Elliot’s Butchery for $151; 45kg to Elliot’s for $141; 42.9kg to GR Prime for $127; 41.4kg to Elliot’s for $135; 39.4kg to Moniel Shand for $134; hoggets 46kg to Nutrien Twba for $131; Ewes to Everson’s for $82 and $73; Rams to GR Prime for $51

• Landers & Little: Dorset x ewes to Eversons for $78 and $68; to restockers for $71

• Vermont Past Co: 1st cross Ewes in full wool to Eversons for $78

• Hindmarsh Family: Merino wethers third wool skins to Eversons for $61, $58, and $48