RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

Casino

CASINO NRLX MARKET REPORT 25/09/2024

The yarding for the week totalled 1,050 head, a slight drop in numbers, with 100 fewer cows. The young cattle offering mainly consisted of weaners, with a small number of yearlings. Quality was varied, with many weaners in plain condition. A noticeable absence of regular restocker buyers led to a softer market. Weaner steers for restocking sold 20c cheaper, ranging from 234c to 394c, with medium weights averaging 358c/kg. Weaner heifers fetched between 205c and 324c, while vealers sold to the trade at 230c to 280c/kg. Restocker yearling steers topped at 356c, and feeder steers reached 388c/kg.

The export yarding featured mostly cows, alongside a few pens of grown steers and heifers. Grown steers dropped 10c to 15c, with heavyweights topping at 312c. Grown heifers reached 311c/ kg. The cow market was 5c to 10c cheaper, with some sales dipping further. Medium weight 2 score

Grafton

BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONOVAN LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY PH: 02 6643 4411

MARKET REPORT – TUESDAY, 24TH

SEPTEMBER 2024

A total of 422 head were yarded for sale, with 270 export cattle and 152 young cattle. This week saw strong demand for export cattle, especially well-fnished bullocks, which beneftted from an additional export buyer. Bullock prices

Warwick

LIVESTOCK MARKETS REPORT –WARWICK & DISTRICT (W/E 27/09/2024)

This week saw an increase in cattle and sheep numbers at Warwick and District markets, as growers, uncertain about rainfall predictions, chose to offoad stock. Across most categories, the market showed softer trends due to the infux of livestock, particularly with large yarding’s at Roma and Dalby. Locally, the market was frm to slightly easier, with some categories showing price improvements, notably the good light and trade types, as well as cows. There was strong local support and participation from regular processors. Cattle Market Summary: cows sold from 220c to 257c, while 3 score cows averaged 264c. Heavy 4 score cows ranged between 270c and 295c, with one sale reaching 305c/kg. improved by up to 15c/kg, reaching a top price of 330c/ kg. Cows held frm from last week, peaking at 302.2c/kg. In the young cattle section, there was a mixed offering of weaners, with good-quality calves selling well, while poorer or out-of-spec types faced tougher market conditions.

• Bulls: Averaged 292.6c/kg, topping at 328.2c/ kg, with prices ranging from $1,678.42 to $3,546.00.

• Cows: Averaged 265.86c/kg, topping at 297.2c/ kg, with prices from $1,436.87 to $2,645.08.

• Feeder Heifers: Averaged 280.8c/kg, topping at 330c/kg, ranging from $943.49 to $1,355.36.

• Feeder Steers: Averaged 347.1c/kg, topping at 390.2c/kg, with prices between $1,268.39 and $1,742.12.

• Heifers: Averaged 299.1c/kg, topping at 322.2c/ kg, with prices between $1,444.38 and $2,267.98.

• Steers: Averaged 318.3c/kg, topping at 341.2c/ kg, ranging from $1,909.20 to $2,772.70.

SALE HIGHLIGHTS

• Brangus Steers (A/c CJ & CA McDonald): 331.2c/kg, averaging 636.7kg – $2,108.64 p/hd

• Santa Hereford Steers (A/c Angus McDonald): 320c/kg,

• Vealer Heifers: Averaged 270.4c/kg, topping at 326.2c/kg, with prices from $642.94 to $1,104.00.

• Vealer Steers: Averaged 339.3c/kg, topping at 394.2c/kg, with prices between $761.20 and $1,206.67.

• Yearling Heifers: Averaged 302.2c/kg, topping at 378.2c/kg, ranging from $804.40 to $1,506.84.

• Yearling Steers: Averaged 303.7c/kg, topping at 394.2c/kg, with prices between $1,131.32 and $3,546.00.

The average sale price for 1,308 head of cattle was $1,132.68 per head, resulting in a gross sale value of $1.4 million.

Sheep and Lamb Market Summary:

• Lambs: Topped at $200, averaging $142.31 (down $12).

• Hoggets: Topped at $147, averaging $109.24 (up $15).

• Ewes: Topped at $131, averaging $63.44 (down $2).

• Wethers: Topped at $131, averaging $75.78 (down $6).

The total sale for 2,547 head of sheep and lambs averaged $125.37 per head, generating a gross sale value of $319,000.

Other Livestock Sales: averaging 663kg – $2,121.60 p/hd

• Boars: Sold from $40 to $290.

• Sows: Sold to $285.

• Light Pork: Sold from $150 to $158.

• Stores: Sold from $28 to $195.

• Barrows: Sold to $55.

• Brahman Cross Bullocks (A/c Springwood Grazing): 306.2c/kg, averaging 668.6kg – $2,139.57 p/hd

• Charolais Cross Cow (A/c Lucy Beel): 295.2c/kg, weighing 725kg – $2,140.20 p/hd

• Angus Heifers (A/c PJ & WJ Beel): 290c/kg, averaging 358.3kg – $1,039.17 p/hd

This week’s market refects strong competition, particularly for export-quality cattle, with overall steady demand across various categories.

• Pullets: Sold to $40.

• Hens: Sold to $27.50.

• Roosters: Sold to $17.50.

• Silky Pullets: Sold to $50.

• Turkey Hens: Sold to $62.50.

• Groups of Chicks and Ducklings: Sold to $40.

• Hen & Chicks: Sold to $55.

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB

REPORT:

Agents and vendors presented a total yarding of 2,547 head at the weekly sale, featuring a mix of western and new season lambs, mutton, and ewe and lamb units. Despite slight declines in some categories, the market remained stable with good local and export demand for well-fnished stock.

• Wingarra Past Co: Sold Dorper lambs (60kg) to Take IT Easy Meats for $196, and suckers (33.75kg) to GR Prime for $108.

• Dugald & Jenny Spencely: Sold Dorper x lambs (43.6kg) to Elliots Butchery for $143.

• Carel Rothman: Sold Dorper lambs (51.6kg) to Eversons for $183.

• Stuart Timms: Sold Dorper lambs (57.5kg) to Eversons for $191.

• Armstrong Family: Sold Dorper hoggets (55kg) to Take IT Easy Meats for $130.

This week’s livestock markets refected caution from growers in response to uncertain weather conditions, while prices remained competitive across various categories.

CONTACT US - The Northern Rivers Times Rural Edition ✆ 1300 679 787 SALES 02 6662 6222 sales@heartlandmedia.com.au Albury - 02 6080 9520, Casino - 02 6662 6222, Dubbo - 02 5858 4078, Grafton - 02 5632 3041, Moree - 02 6794 3889, Tamworth - 02 5719 1656, Wagga Wagga - 02 5940 8516 Directors, co-owners and co-founders: Jeffrey Gibbs and Sharon Bateman ISSN: 2652-7928 a Genesis Media company ABN: 84 134 238 181 All rights reserved © 2024 Distribution Coffs Harbour north to Southport and west to Tenterfield weekly. www.thenorthernriverstimes.com.au