RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

Casino

NRLX MARKET REPORT WEEK ENDING AUGUST 28

Strong Demand Drives Steer Sales, Heifers See Price Surge at NRLX

At the latest NRLX sale in Casino, a total of 1,602 mixed cattle were penned, with the majority comprising weaners and a signifcant number of mixed-grade cows.

The sale saw a marked improvement in prices, particularly for well-conditioned and high-quality weaners. Steers performed strongly, while heifers saw even more substantial price increases. The auction attracted the usual cohort of buyers, with a notable number of weaners being transported north of the border and to the New England region. Steer weaners destined for restockers fetched between 222c and 448c/kg, with standout pens

Warwick

MC DOUGALL & SONS

LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORT FOR WARWICK & DISTRICT - WEEK ENDING 30/08/2024

This week’s livestock sales in Warwick saw consistent numbers across the board, with approximately 1,200 cattle and 1,888 sheep and lambs brought to market. The younger, fresher livestock types performed well, with the fnished heavier Export and Trade types maintaining frm to slightly stronger prices, provided the weight and fnish were appropriate. However, lighter and unfnished types experienced a slight decline in prices. The pork market saw a modest improvement, while poultry numbers continued to fow steadily.

CATTLE MARKET OVERVIEW

• Bulls: Averaged 254.3c/kg, topping at 344.2c/kg or $1,245.85 to $2,863.44.

• Cows: Averaged 252.7c/kg, topping at 308.2c/kg or $1,226.23 to $2,305.50.

• Feeder Heifers: Averaged 309.9c/kg, topping at 388.2c/ kg or $1,165.61 to $1,863.36.

• Feeder Steers: Averaged 355.2c/kg, topping at 417.2c/kg or $1,281.80 to $1,912.05.

• Heifers: Averaged 298.2c/kg, topping at 342.2c/kg or $1,350.59 to $1,963.20.

• Steers: Averaged 332.4c/kg, topping at 350.2c/kg or achieving up to 444c/kg. Heifers also saw signifcant price increases, ranging from 210c to 368c/kg. Steer weaners with additional weight were sent to feedlots, securing prices between 250c and 320c/kg.

Medium-weight yearling steers heading to feed sold for around 320c/kg, while similarly weighted heifers were priced between 272c and 300c/kg.

Grown steers exceeding 750kg and in good condition sold for up to 305c/kg. The heifer portion achieved prices ranging from 231c to 313c/kg.

Medium-weight restocker cows experienced a price uplift, selling for between 212c and 245c/kg, while

$2,015.00 to $2,657.66.

• Vealer Heifers: Averaged 297.1c/kg, topping at 348.2c/ kg or $693.50 to $1,062.01.

• Vealer Steers: Averaged 384.4c/kg, topping at 470.2c/kg or $873.75 to $1,349.64.

• Yearling Heifers: Averaged 331.9c/kg, topping at 406.2c/ kg or $1,115.23 to $1,817.74.

• Yearling Steers: Averaged 385.01c/kg, topping at 410.2c/ kg or $1,039.52 to $1,571.64.

The overall sale average for 1,167 head of cattle was $1,140.06 per head.

SHEEP AND LAMB MARKET OVERVIEW

• Lambs: Topped at $233, averaging $142.67 (up $26).

• Hoggets: Topped at $159, averaging $123.13 (up $7).

• Ewes: Topped at $117, averaging $81.31 (up $17).

• Wethers: Topped at $144, averaging $72.78 (down $11).

• Ram Lambs: Topped at $170, averaging $119.64 (up $45).

• Rams: Topped at $92, averaging $84.61 (up $30).

The total sale average for 1,888 head of sheep and lambs was $122.04.

PORK AND POULTRY MARKET OVERVIEW

• Pork: Sows sold from $160 to $415; Boars from $85 to $220; Baconers from $160 to $275; Light Pork from $175 to $179; Pork from $119 to $245; Stores from $62 to $157.

• Poultry: Groups of chickens sold up to $42.50; groups of cows of similar weight intended for processing reached up to 282c/kg. Heavy cows were up to 12c/ kg dearer, fetching between 280c and 305c/kg, with heavy bulls topping at 280c/kg. ducklings up to $50; Roosters up to $25; Hens up to $20; Peacocks up to $35; Pea hens up to $70; Drakes up to $30; Geese up to $25.

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents and vendors presented a total of 1,888 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The market remained frm to slightly dearer across most categories, although lighter, unfnished types saw a slight decrease. Mutton prices were strong for well-fnished lots but weaker for lighter or unfnished animals.

Notable sales included:

• Matt Dwan: Sold XB lambs, 70kg, to Thomas Foods for $233; Stag lamb, 80kg, to Take IT Easy Meats for $170.

• Greenup Maryland P/S: Sold Dorset lambs, 60.5kg, to Thomas Foods for $210.

• Scott Turnbull: Sold Dorset x lambs, 55kg, to Eversons for $192.

• Shelley F/T: Sold XB hoggets, 57.5kg, to Eversons for $141; Dorper hoggets, 62.5kg, to Eversons for $133; Dorper lambs, 62.5kg, to Take IT Easy Meats for $230.

Overall, the livestock market in Warwick continues to display resilience with strong performances in key categories, particularly for well-fnished and heavier types. The market remains a vital indicator of the region’s agricultural health, with consistent sales and slight fuctuations refective of broader economic conditions.

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The Brisbane Valley Santa Bull Sale will be held at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds on Wednesday 18th September commencing at 12-30 pm where 69 quality, commercially focussed, herd improving bulls and 4 classifed heifers will go under the hammer of the Shepherdson and Boyd sales team. All bulls have been vaccinated for Vibrio, 3 day, 7 in 1 and blooded with 3 germ blood for tick fever. All sale bulls will also be scanned for Rib and Rump Fat, Rib Eye area and Intramuscular Fat.

The eight studs represented in the sale are all domiciled east of the great dividing range where their cow herds run on forest country giving these bulls a natural doing ability to perform wherever they go. Bulls from these studs continue to perform well in leading Santa Gertrudis studs around the country, as well as large scale commercial operations.

There is a wide range of genetics represented in the sale with 23 individual sires giving 90% of the draft being classifed as stud sires. Also, within the draft of 69 Bulls, 61 are poll or poll scurr bulls and within that 7 are certifed PP.

Bulls to look at with outstanding performance is the draft of bulls being offered by local studs Welbatch, who were established as a Santa Gertrudis stud in 1988 at Mummulgum in Northern NSW. The stud has been offering bulls at the Brisbane Valley sale for the previous 7 years. This year will see Welbatch offer a draft of 11 bulls, all Poll at this years sale.

Welbatch is currently operated by Scott, Therese, Taylor and Darby Humphreys, and in addition to joining approximately 100 Stud females, they also operate a commercial operation of around 400 Santa cross cows, turning off EU weaner steers and a select line of Santa/ Hereford cross females annually.

Welbatch Santa Gertrudis stud have had tremendous success in the show ring in the last two years, with Multiple broad ribbon winners at Sydney Royal and rocky Beef. The stud exhibited the Reserve Senior Champion female and Reserve Senior Champions Bull at Rocky Beef this year. A number of outstanding individuals who were exhibited at Rocky Beef will be a part of the sale team.

The vendors are offering freight assistance to these centres - Murgon, Gayndah , Eidsvold, Dalby, Coolabunia, Beaudesert, Casino and Moreton Saleyards if agents are contacted prior to the sale.

Sole agents for the sale are Sheperdson and Boyd and it will be interfaced with AuctionPlus. Catalogues are available by contacting Scott Humphreys 0438 169 157 or can be downloaded from the link on the Brisbane Valley Facebook Page.