DALBY CATTLE SALE MARKET REPORT – WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2025

Combined agents this week yarded 6,226 head for the weekly sale. This saw numbers increase by 3,932 head on last sale. The return of the regular working week along with the fine weather contributed to the major lift in numbers. The regular buyers were present most were operating. Heavy prime cows sold to 292c/kg, to average 284c/kg. Lighter cows sold in a range from 176-278c/kg, averaging 261c/kg. Heavy bulls topped at 326c/kg to average 306c/kg. Light bulls old to 358c/kg. Heavy heifers to feed eased, selling from 280-364c/kg to average 359c/kg. Bullocks also eased on last sale, selling to 360c/kg, to average 353c/kg. Heavy feeder steer rates reduced, selling from 270-426c/kg to average 380c/kg. Trade weight feeder steers were cheaper, selling from 364-445c/kg, averaging 392c/kg. Trade weight feeder heifers eased on last sale, selling from 276-382c/kg to average 341c/kg. Weaner steers sold to 474c/kg, to average 431c/kg. Weaner heifers averaged 327c/kg topping at 358c/kg. Cows & calves sold to $2,400/unit.