RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS LISMORE

OFF THE RAILS BY GLENN WEIR CATTLE MARKET REPORT

LISMORE SALEYARDS

1,600 cattle were sold at the popular Lismore Saleyards last week.

On Wednesday 15th November just over 1,000 cattle were sold to good competition from re-stockers and meat operators. With season forecasts now looking positive, confdence in the industry has lifted.

All classes of grown cattle, whether it be bulls, bullocks or cows showed price improvements of 10 to 20c per kg.

Heavy beef cows ranged from $1.80 to $2.12 per kg, for returns of $850 to $1,400. Heavy dairy cows topped at

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 20/10/2023

Numbers for the weekly markets were on a par with last week the cattle and sheep and lamb numbers were on a par with last week the main difference was in the lamb numbers with more light lambs available than the export and processor types.

Vealer steers av 216.9c/kg topping at 260c/kg or $532.81 to $777.87

Vealer heifers av 166.9c/kg topping at 220c/kg or $451.34 to $979.00

Feeder steers av 221.4c/kg topping at 260c/kg or $885.20 to $1339.32

Feeder heifers av 184.9c/kg to 217.2c/kg or $666.25 to $928.53

Yearling steers av 185.6c/kg topping at 382.2c/kg or $529.70 to $1911.00

Yearling heifers av 240.8c/kg topping at 350c/kg or $823.16 to $1225.00

Steers av 226.8c/kg topping at 243.2c/kg or $1344.36 to $1652.46

Heifers av 210.1c/kg topping at 322.2c/kg or $948.37 to $1402.88

Manufacturing steers av 205.2c/kg to return $1077.30

Cows av 176c/kg topping at 210c/kg or $$890.65 to

$1.94 per kg for a return of $1,456. Medium cows sold from $1.50 to $1.80 per kg and light in condition cows $0.80 to $1.20 per kg.

Glen and Fay Aleckson’s pen of 7 fat bullocks sold for $2.38 per kg for a return of $1,728.

Vealer heifers suitable for the meat operators have shown gains of 70c per kg over the last couple of weeks, now selling from $1.90 to $2.30 per kg. The odd yearling suitable for the “corner” butcher ranged from $2.30 to $2.65 per kg. Light conditioned heifers which were hard to sell 2 weeks ago have in some cases doubled in price, with most now int he $1.70 the $2.20 range.

Re-stockers paid from $2.20 to $3.10 per kg for steers with most in the $2.50 to $3.00 per kg range.

On Friday at the “Special Sale” prices for weaners in most cases were pretty similar to Wednesday’s sale. If anything

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Bulls av $181.2c/kg topping at 215.2c/kg or $1318.66 to $2087.44

Lambs topped at $137 to av $67.56 ($12down)

Hoggets topped at $70 to av $336.97 ($5down)

Ewes topped at $60 to av $17.66 (par)

Wethers topped at $60 to av $42.50 ($7up)

Rams topped at $105 to av $43.11 ($11up)

Lamb rams topped at $94 to av $69.30 ($45 up)

Ewe lambs topped at $114 to av $1144 a $1 increase

The total yarding of 1322 head av $54.58 a drop of $4/ head week on week.

Poultry yardings still performed with Silky Pullets selling to $22.50, Silky Hens selling to $47.80, Hens selling to $30, Pullets to $35, Roosters selling to $50, Ducklings selling to $7.50, Ducks to $7.50, Peacocks selling to $20 Pork maintains its leading values for producers with Sows selling from $90 to $340, Gilts selling to $156, Baconers selling from $190 to $298, Light Pork selling to $216, Stores selling from $84 to $200

MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents today yarded 1322 head of livestock for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The numbers were consistent with the previous sale, with the only difference being the higher volume of stock in the light end of both lamb and mutton.

Lambs topped at $137 to av $ 67.56 ($12 down),Hoggets topped at $70 to av $36.97($5down), Ewes topped at $60 to av $17.66(no change)Wethers topped at $60 to steers a few cents dearer and heifers a couple cheaper. Cows with calves and PTIC heifers showed a big price gain compared to the sale 3 weeks ago. A tidy line of well-bred Simmental heifers and calves topped at $2,020. Most other young cows and calves sold from $1,300 to $1,500 and older types $600 to $1,200.

A line of 8 Angus PTIC (red tag) heifers off the coast sold for $1,375.

The sales were conducted by Ian Weir & Son along with all Casino Agents.

Upcoming sales are:

Wednesday 22nd and 29th November

Wednesday 6th and 13th December

Friday Store Sale 8th December av $42.50($7up), Rams topped at $105 to av $43.11 ($11up), Lamb rams topped at $94 to av $69.30($45up), Ewe lambs topped and averaged at $114 ($1up). The sale yarding av $54.58 a drop of $4/head week on week.

Shelley F/T sold Suffolk lambs 54kg to Eversons for $119, Poll Dorset lambs 56kg to Thomas Foods for $117, Dorper lambs 56.5kg to Eversons for $117, Ram lambs 56.5kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $94

Kim Nielsen sold Dorset x lambs 57kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $111, 52kg to GR Prime for $114, 57kg hoggets to Take IT Easy Meats for $70

Sam Fessey sold Dorset x lambs 62.7kg to Thomas Foods for $125, 51kg to Eversons for $105

Rothman Family sold Dorper lambs to Tonys Supa Meats for $117 and Grants Quality Meats for $117, 48kg to Jock Young Meats for $116

Les Holton sold Dorper ewe lambs 50kg to Jock Young Meats for $114

Gordon Donovan sold Dorset x lambs 80kg to Thomas Foods for $137, 55kg to Eversons for $118, 65kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $125, 48.5kg to GR Prime for $110

Woodland Farming sold Dorper x lambs 51kg to Jock Young Meats for $118

Dayne & Michelle Barrett sold Dorper x lambs 40kg to GR Prime for $81 35.5kg to Luck Meats for $56

Rebecca Perrin sold 1st x Dorset lambs 43.8kg to GR Prime for $70, 46.3kg hoggets to Gamble F/T for $41

Warwick High School sold Texcel ewes to Eversons for $40

Southern Cross Soloists and QPAC are proud to present the 2024 Concert Series, showcasing a diverse lineup of performances flled with musical splendor

CONCERT 1: Divine Alchemy

Featuring the talents of Konstantin Shamray on piano, Amalia Hall on violin, and Chris Williams on didgeridoo.

WHEN: Sunday, 3 March 2024 at 3pm

WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC

DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval)

[Full program here]

CONCERT 2: Perfumes of the East

Featuring the brilliance of Konstantin Shamray on piano, Nina Korbe on soprano, and Chris Williams on didgeridoo.

WHEN: Sunday, 2 June 2024 at 3pm

WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC

DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval)

[Full program here]

CONCERT 3: Magic, Mystique, and Melancholy

Featuring Catherina Lee on violin, Chris Williams on didgeridoo, and David Elton on trumpet.

WHEN: Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 3pm

WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC

DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval) [Full program here]

About the SXS Didgeridoo

Commissioning Project 2022-2032: The SXS Didgeridoo Commissioning Project, initiated in 2022, signifes Southern Cross Soloists’ dedication to expanding the didgeridoo’s role in classical music. With Wakka Wakka didgeridoo soloist Chris Williams as Artist in Residence, the project aims to commission three new works annually, crafting a substantial collection of Australian compositions by Brisbane’s hosting of the 2032 Olympics. The 2024 lineup will feature works by esteemed composers Lachlan Skipworth, Stephen Leek, and Seán O’Boyle AM, exploring unique Australian sounds within the classical domain.

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

With the Sun and Mars shining in fellow fire sign Sagittarius, you’re in Ram freedom-bunny mode! Plus, indulgent Venus and restless Jupiter rev up your adventurous, extravagant side. So this week will work best if you experiment and explore, stretch well beyond your comfort zone, and fraternise with a stimulating crowd. But you could receive unsettling information about a friend or financial matter. Do some stringent fact checking and be extra patient.

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The focus is on friends, as the Sun and Mars move through your friendship zone. But don’t let your peer group influence you too much. The planets encourage being your own person and doing your own thing. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer-songwriter Jim Morrison: “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” Creativity is high on Friday, but don’t let your tendency to gossip come between you and others.

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This week Mercury (your power planet) forms a fabulous trine with lucky, plucky Jupiter. Plus, Jupiter and Uranus are both jumping through your aspirations and adventure zones. So you need to be more proactive and courageous about turning current average opportunities into future good fortune. Where intention flows, energy goes! Your inspiring motto for the moment is from birthday great, poet Emily Dickinson: “Fortune befriends the bold.”

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, taskmaster Saturn links up with your ruling planet Venus. Which encourages and boosts your conscientious, perfectionist side. But don’t overdo it, Libra! Leave room for mistakes, stumbles and occasional sloppiness. No one can get things 100% right all the time. Wisdom for the week comes from birthday great, actress Dame Judi Dench: “I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself – that is the best combination.”

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