RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

Warwick

LIVESTOCK MARKETS REPORT: WARWICK & DISTRICT - WEEK ENDING 16/08/2024

The Ekka kicked off this week with signifcant participation from various organizations highlighting the importance of our primary production sector. A special commendation goes to the Scots College High School students for their consecutive victory in the Young Judging Cattle Competition for high schools in the Shows. This week, agents observed a decrease in numbers for both cattle and sheep, with the weather impacting some vendors’ ability to yard their stock. The cattle yarding totalled 1,315 head, while 1,332 head of sheep and lambs were yarded. The market remained frm for cattle, with slight increases noted in lamb prices.

Cattle Market Summary:

• Bulls: Sold from 146.2c/kg to 338.2c/kg, averaging 248.65c/kg, with prices ranging from $350.88 to $2,723.49, averaging $1,016.37.

• Cows: Sold from 70.2c/kg to 289.2c/kg, averaging 232.17c/kg, with prices ranging from $238.68 to $2,802, averaging $1,149.16.

• Feeder Heifers: Sold from 180.2c/kg to 337.2c/kg, averaging 282.06c/kg, with prices ranging from $450.50 to $1,498.13, averaging $956.29.

• Feeder Steers: Sold from 100.2c/kg to 399.2c/kg, averaging 337.18c/kg, with prices ranging from $320.64 to $2,098.75, averaging $1,269.59.

• Heifers: Sold from 70c/kg to 384.2c/kg, averaging 278.67c/kg, with prices ranging from $161 to $2,096.77, averaging $1,182.13.

• Steers: Sold from 100c/kg to 368.2c/kg, averaging 330.06c/kg, with prices ranging from $220 to $2,413.44, averaging $1,768.59.

• Vealer Heifers: Sold from 196.2c/kg to 349.2c/kg, averaging 272.09c/kg, with prices ranging from $362.97 to $1,309.50, averaging $633.64.

• Vealer Steers: Sold from 218.2c/kg to 406.2c/kg, averaging 346.43c/kg, with prices ranging from $272.75 to $1,141.42, averaging $792.49.

• Yearling Heifers: Sold from 160c/kg to 402.2c/kg, averaging 295.89c/kg, with prices ranging from $250.29 to $1,893.88, averaging $907.87.

• Yearling Steers: Sold from 250c/kg to 398.2c/kg, averaging 350.84c/kg, with prices ranging from $362.50 to $1,883.44, averaging $1,052.34. Sheep and Lamb Market Summary:

• Lambs: Sold from $24/head to $230/head, averaging $148.71, an increase of $24/head.

• Hoggets: Sold from $10/head to $161/head, averaging $123.15, an increase of $50/head.

• Ewes: Sold from $40/head to $100/head, averaging $63.16, with no change.

• Wethers: Sold from $66/head to $110/head, averaging $79.48, an increase of $26/head.

• Rams: Sold from $35/head to $78/head, averaging $51.22, a decrease of $4/head.

• Lamb Rams: Sold from $53/head to $158/head, averaging $112.20, an increase of $30/head. The sale average for sheep and lambs was $138.16, marking a $43/head increase compared to the previous week.

Pig and Poultry Market Summary: Adverse weather conditions also impacted pig and poultry numbers, leading to lower-than-usual yarding’s.

• Sows: Sold up to $145.

• Baconers: Sold up to $184.

• Porkers: Sold up to $142.

• Stores: Sold from $124 to $212.

• Pullets: Sold up to $35.

• Trois: Sold up to $32.50.

• Roosters: Sold up to $30.

• Hens: Sold up to $10.

• Ducks: Sold up to $12.50.

• Turkey Stags: Sold up to $20.

• Turkey Hens: Sold up to $30. McDougall & Sons Sheep & Lamb Report: Rainfall in the local and surrounding districts led to a smaller yarding for the weekly sheep and lamb sale, totalling 1,332 head. The market was frm to slightly dearer in the light end, with trade and export stock showing stronger prices compared to last week.

• Lambs: Topped at $230, averaging $148.71, an increase of $24/head.

• Hoggets: Topped at $161, averaging $123.15, an increase of $50/head.

• Lamb Rams: Topped at $158, averaging $112.20, an increase of $30/head.

• Ewes: Topped at $100, averaging $63.16, with no change.

• Wethers: Topped at $110, averaging $79.48, an increase of $26/head.

• Rams: Topped at $78, averaging $51.22, a decrease of $4/head.

The overall sale average for the 1,332 head was $138.16, refecting a signifcant rise of $43/head week on week.

Top Sales:

• Andrew Finlay: Sold Aussie White x Lambs, 54.5kg, to Thomas Foods International for $192.

• John & Regina Henry: Sold Dorper Lambs, 53kg, to Thomas Foods for $194.

• Widgeegoera Past Co: Sold Dorper Lambs, 50kg, to GR Prime for $181.

• Justin & Carla Dillon: Sold Dorper Lambs, 51kg, to GR Prime for $185.

• Drew Wilson: Sold Dorper Lambs, 51.6kg, to Take IT Easy Meats for $185.

The market continues to refect strong demand across all categories, with notable increases in pricing for many classes of stock.