DALBY CATTLE SALE MARKET REPORT – WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH 2025

Combined agents this week yarded 5,699 head for the weekly Fat and Store sale. This saw an increase in numbers of 4,572 head on last sale. All the regular processor, feeder and restocker buyers were back on board and operating this week. As well as a southern processor who was in attendance. Heavy prime cows sold to 295c/kg, to average 278c/kg. Lighter cows sold in a range from 210-275c/kg, averaging 259c/kg. Heavy bulls topped at 295c/kg to average 283c/kg. Lighter bulls sold to 290c/kg. Heavy heifers to feed remained firm, selling from 258-328c/kg to average 305c/kg. Bullocks improved, selling to 354c/kg, to average 322c/kg. Heavy feeder steers sold to similar rates as last sale, selling from 296-376c/kg to average 338c/kg. Trade-weight feeder steers eased on last sale, selling from 304-350c/kg, averaging 336c/kg. Trade weight feeder heifers improved a little, selling from 258-328c/kg to average 305c/kg. Weaner heifers averaged 305c/kg topping at 320c/kg. Cows & calves ranged from $1,100 to $1,520.