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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

from The Northern Rivers Times Edition 191

by The Northern Rivers Times

from The Northern Rivers Times Edition 191, page 54

Article from: The Northern Rivers Times Edition 191

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Livestock - Current Listings

By Glenn Weir

Cattle Market Report 29th February 2024

Lismore Saleyards

1,480 steers and heifers were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Thursday 29th February 2024. It was a pretty good quality yarding of weaners, and buyers representing clients from Queensland the Tablelands

Grafton

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GRAFTON FAT CATTLE SALE 27/02/2024

Numbers were back by around 300 head this week with the two major contributing factors being the easing market as well as two Fat Sales in the space of a week. All the usual Processors were in attendance, and most were active. Bullocks sold to a cheaper trend, with quality being a major factor. Cows saw increased competition to be dearer by 5-8 cents for heavy cows and frm for leaner types. Again, there were limited lines of young cattle which sold to a mixed trend. Generally, quality played a big part.

Sale Highlights

A/c M Conroy & TP Lloyd sold Brahman Cross

Warwick

MC DOUGALL & SONS

LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT

WEEK ENDING 01/03/2024

Markets saw similar numbers yarded for both the cattle and sheep sale , with the numbers back for the pig and poultry sales. Prices were still frm for the good fnished types for both export and local markets. The restockers are in the markets for the right article as the showers still produce some hope before winter.

Vealer steers av 317.3c/kg topping at 436.2c/kg or $615.49 to $998.92

Vealer heifers av 277.7c/kg topping at 388.2c/kg or $646.75 to $1063.40

Feeder steers av 331.1c/kg topping at 368.2c/kg or $1232.06 to $1717.00

Feeder heifers av 244.9c/kg topping at 298.2c/kg or $741.79 to $1341.90

Yearling steers av 316.4c/kg topping at 396.2c/kg or $894.42 to $1152.00

Yearling heifers av 265.5c/kg topping at 382.2c/kg or $797.64 to $1710.35

Steers av 310.4c/kg topping at 344c/kg or $1790.35 to $2093.52

Heifers av 272.2c/kg topping at 320.2c/kg or $1288.58 to $1931.85

Manufacturing steers av 234.5c/kg topping at 253.2c/kg and the local area competed.

The sale kicked off with a few good lines of feeder steers which sold from $3.30 to $3.36 per kilo. Jeff and Irene Davis’ steers returned $1,604.

Good quality weaner steers suitable for the QLD market sold from $3.40 to $4.32 per kilo depending on weight and type. Most in the $850 to $1,200 range. Greg Jake’s yearling returned $1,353. Secondary steers and bull calves generally sold from $2.60 to $3.10 per kilo.

Good quality euro heifers sold from $2.80 to $3.18 per kilo. Leno and Shirley Pirlo’s Limousins topped

Bullocks 267.2c/kg averaged 627.9kg - $1,677.63 p/ hd

A/c MR & LK Connor sold an Angus Cross Heifer 260c/kg weighed 625kg - $1,625.00

A/c NC & MJ Allen sold Angus Cross Steers 280c/ kg averaged 585kg - $1,638.00 p/hd

A/c P Alford sold Limousin Cows 253.2c/kg averaged 627.5kg - $1,588.83 p/hd

A/c Mt Jackadgery Cattle Station sold Charolais Cross Cows 241.2c/kg averaged 574kg - $1,384.49 p/hd

A/c Bevan Want sold an Angus Cross Steer 344.2c/ kg weighed 295kg - $1,015.39

A/c Valley Turf & Landscaping sold Charolais Cross Steers 340c/kg averaged 273.3kg - $929.33 p/ hd

A/c DJ Bowles sold Angus Cross Heifers 276.2c/kg or $1099.62 to $1434.80

Cows av 230.4c/kg topping at 273.2c/kg or $1240.07 to $2079.28

Bulls av 256.4c/kg topping at 370c/kg or $1293.75 to $3168.83

Lambs topped at $187 to av $107.52 ($4/head down)

Hoggets topped at $260 to av $68.95 ($13/head up )

Ewes topped at $77 to av $36.16 ($9/head up )

Wethers topped at $92 to av $42.72 ($10/head down)

Rams topped at $205 to av $56.39 ($12/head down)

Lamb rams topped at $104 to av $47.04 ($30/head down)

Sale av of $90.85 was even with last week’s sale.

Pork sold from $104 to $215, Boars sold to $105, Gilts sold to $152, Stores sold from $65 to $165

Roosters sold to $15, Hens sold to $8, Pullets sold to $15, Guinea fowl sold to $12.50, Turkey’s sold to $17.50, Drakes sold to $12.50, Ducks sold to $12.50. Groups of Guinea fowl sold to $50, Ducklings to $15, Call ducks to $30.

MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents today yarded 1583 head to the weekly sale. The volume of lambs was more towards the light feed on type, the mutton was mainly light ewes with only a few numbers of wethers with fnish or weight. The market was frm for the trade and export types, with only one exporter operating, the light lambs were well supported by restockers as well as light weight processors. Lambs topped at $187 to av $107.52 9$4/head down), hoggets topped at $260 to av $68.95 ($13/head up ), ewes topped at $3.18 per kilo for a return of $890. Angus and Brangus heifers sold from $2.40 to $2.90 per kilo. Stephen Paisley’s Brangus returned $1,095.

Beef Breeder Salesaturday 9th March

Don’t forget the breeder sale on this Saturday 9th March at Lismore Saleyards, commencing at 9am. A very good yarding of Angus and Brangus females are on offer.

The next sale on a Tuesday is 19th March 2024.

averaged 231.9kg - $640.44 p/hd

A/c AF & YW Rogers sold Angus Steers 434.2c/kg averaged 176.7kg - $767.09 p/hd

Upcoming Sales

Saturday 2nd March 2024 – Clearing Sale | 410

Central Bucca Rd, Central Bucca | 10am

Tuesday 5th March 2024 – DLP Feature Weaner & Store Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 9am

Tuesday 12th March 2024 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am

Tuesday 26th March 2024 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am

Thursday 4th April 2024 – DLP Special Store Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 9am at $77 to av $36.16 ($9 up ), wethers topped at $92 to av $42.72 ($10/head down), Rams topped at $205 to av $56.39 ($12/head down), lamb rams topped at $104 to av $47.04 ($30/head down) . The sale total of 1583 head averaged $90.58 par with last weeks sale.

Will Bazley & Vanessa Mc Donald sold sucker Xb lambs 46kg to Eversons for $140

Woodleigh Keetah P/S sold Aussie white x lambs 47kg to GR Prime for $139, hoggets 47 kg to restockers for $70

Greenup Maryland P/S sold Dorset x lambs 51.5kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $167

Dayne & Michelle Barrett sold Dorper lambs 50kg to GR Prime for $155

Les Holten sold Dorper lambs 50kg to Eversons for $156, 70kg ram hoggets to restockers for $260

Andrew Clark Dickson sold Dorper lambs 47.8kg to GR Prime for $138, Dorper rams to restockers for $205, Merino wethers to Eversons for $32 and $13

Warren & Tracy Ohl sold Dorper wether hoggets 50.4kg to Eversons for $81, 51kg ewe hoggets to Eversons for $77, wethers 53.75kg mostly 4tooth to Eversons for $64

Geoff & Andrea Fearby sold Border Leicester x lambs 38kg to restockers for $67

Jimmy Ferguson sold Poll Dorset lambs 40kg to restockers for $69, 31.5kg to restockers for $52, 26.5kg to restockers for $34, lamb rams 40kg to GR Prime for $68, Merino lambs & hoggets 35kg to restockers for $37, Dorset ewes to Eversons for $40 and $20, Merino ewes and wethers to Eversons for $30

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

Distribution Coffs Harbour north to Southport and west to Tenterfield weekly.

Friday 15th March 2024

10:00AM DST

Brittish Breeds Sale

Hereford, Murray Grey, Angus & Angus

1400 Head

Weaners

Comprising:

1000 Hereford Weaner Steers

150 Hereford Weaner Heifers

Feature Draft A/c: