RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

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The cattle market saw a decline in young cattle numbers this week, though there was a solid yarding of cows. Most young cattle were weaners, with a small portion of yearlings. The quality of the weaners was generally poor, with only a few showing good condition. Despite this, the market remained strong, with restocker demand keeping prices frm or slightly higher. Weaner steers sold between 274c and 432c/kg, averaging 370c to 378c/ kg. Weaner heifers saw little price change, ranging from 230c to 296c/kg. Yearling steers sold between 270c and 360c/kg, while yearling heifers topped at 276c/kg.

The export cattle yarding was dominated by cows, with too few grown steers for a reliable quote. Grown heifers sold at 268c/kg. Cows experienced a cheaper market due to two buyers not operating. Heavy cows sold up to 20c/kg cheaper, ranging

Lismore

LISMORE SALEYARDS 15TH OCTOBER 2023

A total of 290 cattle were sold at Ian Weir & Son’s Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday, with prices generally softer compared to the previous sale.

Meatworks Cows and Bulls

Meatworks cows and bulls saw a drop in prices, with most selling at rates 20c per kilo lower than the last sale.

Warwick

WARWICK & DISTRICT LIVESTOCK MARKETS – WEEK ENDING 18/10/2024

Numbers increased this week for both the main Livestock sales with a total of 1423 head of cattle sold and 2705 head of sheep and lambs sold. The markets were frm to a shade easier for some types, with the fresher processing and feed on types holding up the processing types decline. The good young fresh replacement types were keenly sought after.

• Bulls av 272.6c/kg topping at 330.2c/kg or $1207.69 to $2842.00

• Cows av 218.7c/kg topping at 277.2c/kg or $1065.35 to $2217.76

• Heifers av 286.7c/kg topping at 394.2c/kg or $1283.49 to $2038.86

• Steers av 335.7c/kg topping at 345.2c/kg or $2071.97 to $2371.51

• Feeder heifers av 279.3c/kg topping at 328.2c/kg or $888.83 to $1444.08

• Feeder steers av 356.7c/kg topping at 396.2c/kg or $1324.73 to $1803.86

• Vealer heifers av 278.7c/kg topping at 384.2c/kg or $599.54 to $1258.26

• Vealer steers av 342.3c/kg topping at 400.2c/kg or $795.81 to $1089.38

• Manufacturing steers av 274.4c/kg topping at 300.2c/kg or $1742.80 to $2000.67

• Yearling heifers av 287.4c/kg topping at 398.2c/kg or

Report Prepared At 13:47 Wednesday, October 16, 2024 By MS At Workstation OUTCROSSOFFICE2 from 261c to 273c/kg, while medium and light cows were less affected. Medium-weight 2 score cows sold from 204c to 241c, and 3 score cows averaged

The top cow achieved $2.58 per kilo, returning $1,626. Secondary cows sold between $1.80 and $2.20 per kilo. Weaner Steers

Weaner steers were also sold at slightly reduced prices. Good quality lines fetched between $3.40 and $3.86 per kilo, with returns ranging from $800 to $1,000. Secondary steers varied from $2.40 to $3.20 per kilo, depending on breed and quality.

Heifers

Heifer prices remained subdued, with the best achieving $2.90 per kilo. Good quality heifers with freshness sold

$821.79 to $1528.65

• Yearling steers av 294.2c/kg topping at 374.2c/kg or $939.13 to $1607.54

Sale av was $1081.60 for the 1406 head sold.

• Lambs topped at $211 to av $136.01 ($2 down)

• Hoggets topped at $141 to av $94.50 ($9 down)

• Ewes topped at $102 to av $45.63 ($8 down)

• Wethers topped at $103 to av $75.62 ($20 up)

• Ram Lambs topped at $130 to av $90.75 ($35 up)

• Rams topped at $130 to av $104.72 ($17 up)

The yarding of 2705 head av $94.65 a drop of $5/head week on week.

Pork and Poultry numbers were still on a par with previous weeks , Sows sold to $405, Gilts to $235, Boars to $200, Pork from $50 to $270, Stores from $65 to $200. Pullets sold to $17.50 Roosters to $15, Hens to $17.50, Goslings to $15, Geese to $20, Drakes to $27.50, Hen & chicks to $35

MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents and vendors today yarded a total of 2705 head to the weekly sale. The stock was drawn from near and far with consignments from Longreach, Blackall, Bollon, Roma and New England as well as local producers from the Southern Downs .The market was dominated by an infux of lighter types for both the Mutton and the Lamb types. The market was still frm for the light feed on types as well as the good light processing lambs. Mutton was dominated with light stock which proved harder to sell compared to the heavy end. Lambs topped at $211 to av $136.01 ($2 down), Hoggets topped at $141 to av in the $2.50 to $2.70 per kilo range, while plainer grades sold for $2.00 to $2.50 per kilo.

252c/kg. Restocker cows remained in demand, with the top pen selling at 306c/kg, refecting continued interest in restocking options.

Upcoming Sale

Don’t forget about the Breeder Sale on Saturday, 26th October from 9am. A number of good lines of heifers with calves and young cows with calves have already been booked.

If you have cattle you wish to sell, please book in early to secure your place.

$94.50($9down), Ewes topped at $102 to av $45.63 ($8 down), Wethers topped at $103 to av $75.62 ($20 up), Rams topped at $130 to av $90.75 ($35 up), Ram Lambs topped at $130 to av $104.72 ($17 up). The total sale av of $94.65 / head was $5/ head down on last week.

• Tom & Tracie Cooper sold Xbred lambs off crop 60.2kg to Eversons for $206, 61.2kg to Eversons for $205, 56.6kg to Eversons for $193

• Warren & Wendy Schelbach sold Dorper lambs 47.1kg to Sommerville Meats for $200 and to restockers for $191

• Stanthorpe High School sold Texcel sucker lambs 44.1kg to GR Prime for $176

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• Stuart Timms sold Dorper lambs 53.3kg to Warwick meats for $189, 35kg to GR Prime for $80, Dorper ewes to Eversons for $80 and $40

• Cam Co sold Dorset x lambs 60kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $211, 40.5kg to GR Prime for $11848.5kg ram lambs to Take IT Easy Meats for $125 and Eversons for $109,64.5kg hoggets to Eversons for $141, Dorper hoggets 67.3kg to Eversons for $121, 54.4kg Xbred hoggets to Take IT Easy Meats for $100, Dorper wethers 4 tooth 63kg to Eversons for $95, 69.4kg Dorset x wethers 4tooth 69.4kg to Eversons for $90 and GR Prime for $89

• Coggan P/S sold Dorper hoggets 60.9 and 60.6kg to Eversons for $118, 58.33kg to Eversons for $114, 53.7kg to Eversons for $112, 47.9kg to GR Prime for $112

• Tu Past sold Dorper lambs 42.5kg to MC Intyre Meats for $95, 35.8kg to restockers for $80, Hoggets 45.6kg to Mc Intyre Meats for $97, 47kg to Eversons for $87 and $83, 42kg and 40kg to Inglewood processing for $88 and $81, 37.7kg to Eversons for $72

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