Pricing Updates

New-season XB lamb feedlot prices, delivered Broadlands Feedlot (York).

New-season lambs (38+kg)
XB $3.60/kg (-$0.20)
Merino $3.40/kg (-$0.20)

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Prices lower. Delivery: 13 - 24 Apr (Grid: B2015)

Steers Price Change
Black Angus $4.00 (-$0.05)
British $3.30 (-$0.40)
Euro X $3.30 (-$0.40)
Flat Back $3.30 (-$0.40)

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Prices down lower and British, Flatback Euro X no longer required. Delivery: 13 - 24 Apr (Grid: 2015)

Steers Price Change
Black Angus $4.05 (-$0.05)
Black Angus/Brit X $3.90 (-$0.05)
British NQ (prev $3.75)
Flatback NQ (prev $3.75)
Euro X NQ (prev $3.75)
Wagyu POA
Wagyu X Angus POA

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Blackall combined agents yarded a total of 3134 head at the Prime and Store Cattle Sale held on 2/4/2020. Cattle were sourced from as far as Alice Springs, Julia Creek, Richmond, Hughenden, Winton, Longreach, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho, Isisford, Yaraka, Quilpie, Charliville, Tambo & Blackall. With a full panel of buyers in attendance and local and interstate restockers active, Blackall’s market remained firm to dearer on the previous week’s sale.

"Prices unchanged, delivery dates TBA (Grid Ref - Week: 15)

Murray Bridge - Steers / Heifers
0 - 2 tooth MSA 60+
- VB AA (240 - 340kg) $5.90 / $5.85

0 - 2 tooth MSA 58+
- MSA AA (240 - 340kg) $5.90 / $5.85
- MSA (240 - 340kg) $5.90 / $5.85

0 - 4 tooth MSA 58+
- EU (240 - 340kg) $5.90 / $5.85

0 - 4 tooth MSA 54+
- MSA4 (240 - 340kg) $5.90 / $5.85

6 tooth
- $4.30 (flat rate)

8 tooth
- $4.00 (flat rate)

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Total 5,445 (-944), lambs 5,239 (+276), sheep 206 (-1,220).
MLA audio not provided.
After last weeks cheaper market numbers declined with mutton showing the biggest change. There was a very good yarding of lambs available with plenty of these grain assisted. Heavy and extra heavy weight lambs made up the majority of the offering. Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a dearer market. Light lambs sold from $172 to $190/head. Trade weights were limited in number but sold $10 dearer to range from $200 to $225/head. A quality offering of heavy and extra heavy weight lambs saw prices lifted $10 to $13 to sell from $240 to $324/head. Carcase prices averaged from 780c to 840c/kg cwt. There was too few mutton yarded to quote and prices eased. Heavy crossbred ewes reached $195 with Merinos selling to $195/head.

Total 2,020 (-1,415), lambs 1,950 (-820), sheep 70 (-595).
MLA audio not provided.
Lamb numbers continue to tighten and quality improved with the heavy and trade weights showing good condition. The majority of the yarding consisted of trade and heavy lambs while the light and store grades were very limited in supply. All the buyers were present and operating and competition was strong resulting in a much dearer trend across the trade and heavy lambs. Medium and heavy trade weight lambs were $10 to $15/head dearer and averaged around 900c to 930c/kg cwt. The bulk of the better heavy trade 22 to 24kg sold from $198 to $212/head. Heavy weight lambs were dearer by similar levels and averaged around 830c to 850c/kg cwt. A run of extra heavy weight lambs sold from $230 to $263 and topped at $296/head. Mutton numbers eased and were very limited in number and quality was mixed. Heavy first cross ewes sold from $175 to $178 while medium weight Merino ewes sold to $130/head.

Goat price unchanged. Delivery from 13-April (Grid No: 09-20)

Weight $/kg (change)
8 - 10kg $3.30 (no change)
10 - 24kg $8.60 (no change)
24+kg $9.60 (no change)

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Yarding: 1,166 (-1,149).
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Numbers were down for a total yarding of 1,166 head of mixed quality cattle at Mt Barker. The yarding was again dominated by weaner cattle with steers topping at 412c and well-bred Angus replacement heifers at 370c/kg. Heavy cows eased selling to a top of 314c to average 253c and heavy bulls topped 322c with most sales around 285c/kg. Young cattle gained with yearling steers selling from 282c to 382c and heifers returned from 256c to 364c/kg. Weaner steers fluctuated on quality to make from 266c to 412c and heifers sold from 216c to 370c/kg with a good line of Angus heifers selling as future breeders. Grown steers, 500-600kg, remained firm selling from 304c to 316c, while lighter weight steers gained, making from 285c to 320c/kg. Grown heifers weighing over 540kg were equal selling from 296c to 318c/kg. Heavy prime cfows eased on demand selling from 218c to 314c/kg. Medium and light weight cows made from 214c to 290c/kg. Heavy bulls eased as well selling from 256c to 322c, medium weights bulls made from 250c to 256c, while light weight bullies sold from 274c to 350c to average 300c/kg.

Prices lower for lamb, hoggets and mutton. Delivery from 13 April (Grid No: 09-20)

Stock Price (change)
XB Lambs
New season $7.60 (-$0.20)
Old season $7.10 (-$0.20)

Hoggets $5.70 (-$0.30)
Mutton $5.70 (-$0.30)
Rams $2.00 (no change)

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Yarding: 2,450 (-1,007).
Like many other selling centres, Emerald sale yarding was back this week, with 2,450 head penned, 1,007 fewer than last sale. Quality was a little mixed although good overall and included several drafts from North Queensland together with those from the local area. Prices eased for many descriptions however some of this was due to the quality on offer. Vealer steers reached 343c to average 321c/kg for the majority. Vealer heifers made to 334c for the veal trade to average 304c/kg. The yearling steers topped at 398c for light weight pens to average 358c/kg for a large sample. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers averaged 305c to 316c/kg for best bred lines, mostly to restockers. Yearling heifers to the trade topped at 334c for light weight pens to average 300c/kg. Heavier and plainer lines averaged 232 to 266c/kg. Grown steers averaged 288 to 302c to feed ,with those to processors averaging 268 to 285c/kg. A representative sample of grown heifers to the trade sold to average 269c with a 309c top, whilst feeders averaged 286c/kg. Heavy cows averaged 248c with the best cows making a rare 288c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to top at 283c and averaged 274c/kg.

Yarding: 1,150 (188).
MLA audio not provided.
Numbers lifted by over 200, for a total yarding of 1,196, mostly good quality cattle. Yearlings were well supplied, including some ideal feeders and those suiting the trade, there was an increased number of good quality weaners to suit restockers and 240 improved quality cows. All the usual buyers were operating, along with an additional feedlot and restocker buyer. Cows and yearlings to the trade sold to a cheaper trend and feeder cattle and vealers to restockers, were dearer. 330-400kg yearling steers to the trade sold from 365c to 405c and the heifer portion to processors reached 410c/kg. Ideal purebred yearling steers to feeder orders made from 380c to 430c and the crossbreds, sold from 355c to 385c/kg. The limited supply of yearling heifers to feed made from 301c to 385c/kg. 200-280kg weaner steers attracted strong competition reaching 441c and good quality heifers returning to the paddock sold from 355c to 404c/kg. There was not enough grown steers or heifers to quote. Cows sold to a cheaper trend with those to processors under 520kg averaging 249c and cows over 520kg averaged 260c/kg. Almost half the number of cows went to restockers, which averaged 254c/kg. The best heavy weight bull reached 330c/kg.

Lamb prices up, hogget and mutton unchanged (Grid Ref - Week: 15)

Stock Price (change)
Lambs
XB/Dorper $8.30 (+$0.10)
Merino $8.00 (+$0.10)
Dhne/SAM $8.00 (+$0.10)

Hogget $6.80 (no change)

Mutton
Merino $6.80 (no change)
XB $6.80 (no change)
Damara $6.60 (no change)

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Yarding: 2,315 (NQ).
Numbers were up for a total yarding of 2315 head of mixed quality cattle at Mt Barker. The yarding was again dominated by weaner cattle with steers topping at 412c and heifers at 356c/kg. Heavy cows were once again sought by processors selling to a top of 324c/kg and heavy bulls to 340c/kg. Grown steers between 500 and 600 kg sold for 290c to 322c while lighter weight steers sold for 260c to 314c/kg. Grown heifers weighing over 540kg gained 10c selling for 288c to 330c/kg. Yearling steers sold from 268c to 370c and heifers returned 252c to 340c/kg. Weaner steers eased fluctuating on quality to make 290c to 412c/kg and heifers sold for 250c to 356c/kg depending on quality. Heavy prime Cows remained firm selling for 228c to 324c /kg. Medium and light weight cows eased on increased numbers yarded and quality to make 200c to 290c /kg. Heavy bulls gained again this week selling for 258c to 340c medium weights bulls made 260c to 326c while lightweight bullies sold from 220c to 352c to average 313c/kg.

Yarding: 1,536 (NQ).
Cattle comprised of smaller lines of covered Bullocks, while most of the Cows presented with a good amount of cover. Both Bullocks and Cows sold to good competition from the four processors that were present. The yarding was drawn from Georgetown, Forsayth, Einasleigh, Greenvale, Belyando, Hughenden, as well as local and coastal areas
Prime Cattle: 1,536
Bullocks: 220
Heifers: 288
Cows: 805
Bulls: 223
Bullocks were quoted 8-10¢ dearer, Heifers were 3-5¢ dearer, Cows were 8-10¢ dearer and Bulls were 6¢ easier compared to last week’s rates.

Yarding: 2,325 (-2,773).
There was a large decline in supply to 2,325 head at Dalby, a reduction of 2,770 head on the previous week. Not all the usual export buyers were operating, and the supermarket support of the previous week was absent. However there was an increased number of butchers and wholesalers in attendance and operating on suitable trade cattle. A lift in the quality of the young light weight yearling steers and heifers resulted in some price improvements. Despite a few less export buyers operating, the relatively large selection of cows experienced a firm to slightly dearer market. Yearling steers under 200 kg returning to the paddock made to 430c, with a fair sample averaging 403c/kg. Light weight yearling steers to restockers averaged 395c and made to 438c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 352c to 371c, with occasional sales to 400c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers suited to local trade market made to 384c to average 351c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers or background made to 388c to average 347c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 322c to 325c with sales to 366c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to processors averaged 334c and made to 374c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to the trade market also average 334c and made to 385c/kg. Light weight cows averaged 209c and made to 242c, and medium weights made to 279c to average 255c/kg. Heavy cows made to 281.2c, a good selection averaging 269c/kg. Heavy bulls made to the occasional 352.2c/kg.

Yarding: 2,773 (NQ).
There was a large drop in numbers this week at CQLX Gracemere, combined agents yarded a total of 2773 head, comprising of 1073 steers, 1006 heifers, 532 cows, 40 bulls and 122 cows & calves. All meatworks buyers were in attendance with the prime cattle selling to a firm market. With less feeders to quote on, prices eased on all steer categories. The heifer market remained to a firm trend. Store cattle eased for a plainer category with better cattle experiencing last week’s rates. Cows & calves sold to a firm market with plenty of competition.

Total 25,200 (-6,200), lambs 17,600 (-7,100), sheep 7,600 (+900).
On the back of last week’s cheaper market, numbers dropped significantly. Quality was very good, with trade and heavy lambs finished off grain. Light lambs were in short supply pitting processors and restockers against each other for a market share. It was a reduced field of buyers at the market with some major domestic and export companies not in attendance. Despite less buying competition price increased $10/head for trade lambs. Lambs, 21-24kg sold from $185 to $220 with carcase weight prices averaging 860c to 880c/kg cwt. Light weight lambs to the processors and restockers jumped $20, making from $140 to $176/head. Heavy
lambs were keenly sought by several processor who pushed sales $10/head higher to average 850c/kg cwt. Prices for extra heavy lambs lifted $6 to $10 making from $215 to $298.20/head. It was a very mixed quality yarding of mutton with reasonable numbers of trade sheep through the offering. Heavy mutton sold to weak demand which resulted in a cheaper trend of $20/head. Heavy crossbred ewes sold up to $230/head, averaging 650c to 670c/kg cwt. Heavy wethers sold at $188 to $244/head averaging 665/kg cwt. Trade and light sheep sold from $110 to $170/head.

Total 12,456 (-9,033), lambs 6,856 (-633), sheep 5,600 (-8,400).
Numbers were down approximately 9,000 head for a total yarding of 12,456 sheep and lambs at Katanning. A mixed quality yarding with limited numbers of heavy lambs and most lines of lambs being light trade and store weights. Prices fluctuated with quality but remained mainly equal to last week. A pen of heavy weight lambs topped at $190 while best mutton sold at $200 and wethers topped at $196/head. Light trade weight lambs sold from $110 to $130 while heavier tradies sold from $135 to $165/head. Heavy weight lambs returned $165 to $190/head. Light weight lambs sold from $90 to $105/head. Merino lambs sold to processors made from $95 to $150 and restockers paid from $40 to $165 /head. Young wethers sold from $125 to $135, while young ewes made from $31 to $125/head. Heavy mutton prices gained with demand, selling from $160 to $200/head. Medium weight ewes made from $125 to $145 and light weight and store ewes sold from $50 to $125/head. Heavy wethers made from $160 to $196, while medium weights sold from $115 to $135/head. Rams remained equal selling from $20 to $153 and ram lambs made from $40 to $164/head.

Yarding: 380 (NQ).
There were approximately 290 export and 90 young cattle penned which was reportedly lower than last sale. Agents reported a larger field of buyers operating in a dearer market in places. Quality was more limited with fewer prime cattle on offer although there was a good selection of heavy cows. Trade cattle sold to solid demand however quality was lacking. Grown steers and bullocks sold slightly dearer. Well covered heavy beef cows were reportedly up to 15c/kg dearer. Heavy bulls improved around 30c/kg. Vealers sold mostly from 305c to 385c/kg. Yearling steers to processors made from 282c to 352c/kg. Yearling heifers to processors sold from 300c to 325c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks made from 305c to 326c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 185c to 263c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 210c to 276c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 240c to 307c/kg.

Yarding: 1,896 (476).
It was a very mixed yarding with a very good selection of well finished trade cattle out of the feedlot though there were only limited numbers of ideal feeder cattle. There were large numbers of weaner cattle in store condition sourced from the far west and only limited numbers of cows and grown steers. The good runs of trade cattle were firm to 6c cheaper with the prime steer yearlings selling from 365c to 398c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 360c to 405c/kg. Feeder steers were 7c to 12c cheaper while the feeder heifers were up to 15c/kg cheaper with quality a factor. The feeder steers sold from 320c to 401c while the feeder heifers sold from 320c to 392c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers finished dearer with the young steers selling from 226c to 538c, while the young heifers sold from 280c to 446c/kg. The few prime grown steers were 10c cheaper selling from 298c to 320c while the grown heifers sold to 298c/kg. Cows to the processors were close to firm with the 2 scores selling from 192c to 230c while the better 3 and 4 scores sold from 260c to 278c/kg. Cows to the restockers were considerably dearer selling to 296c/kg. Bulls sold to 298c/kg.

Yarding: 550 (-250).
There was a reduced penning with cows, vealers and yearlings making up a large percentage. There was an increase in the number of bulls penned, making up almost 10% of the total. From all reports the quality was quite mixed. There was similar processor and feedlot competition, a couple of returning orders replacing some absentee’s. Local restocker activity was strong. Light and medium weight vealer steers to restockers sold on a firm to dearer market trend, up 10c to 16c/kg. The heifer vealers to restockers sold to cheaper trends. There were cheaper trends also through the yearling steers to restock and feed. Quite a large price range depending on breed and quality. Odd better quality pens of yearling heifers were dearer, the plainer quality lots selling to a cheaper trend. Cows were again cheaper with medium weights down around 6c/kg. The heavy weight cows were as much as 13c/kg cheaper.

Yarding: 953 (-77).
Numbers eased and the quality of the young cattle eased slightly. There were more cattle that suited the strong restocking and feeder orders and only a few prime trade cattle. Grown steers remain in very short supply and around 265 cows were penned. Restocking and feeder cattle sold to a much dearer trend while trade cattle lifted 5c/kg. Cows were firm to 2c cheaper on the light and medium weights to process and 4c/kg dearer on the prime heavy weights. Restocking cows were considerably dearer. Young weaners to restockers sold to 498c for the steers and 421c/kg for heifers. Medium weight feeder steers were 10c dearer selling mainly from 350c to 397c/kg. Heavy weights sold from 355c to 387c/kg. Medium weight steers returning to the paddock reached 420c/kg. feeder heifers also had gains of around 10c with medium weights 320c to 379c/kg and heavy weights. Heavy trade cattle lifted 5c, making from 370c to 400c/kg. Grown heifers to restock sold from 260c to 332c/kg. Medium weight cows sold from 245c to 283c and the heavy weights made from 266c to 296c/kg. Restocking cows mate 240c to young cows running with a bull selling at 328c/kg.

Yarding: 376 (-88). MLA commentary and audio available via the app.
There were 376 mainly plain to average quality cattle penned, 88 less, with numbers of good quality limited in all categories. The usual plus an additional buyer attended the market and displayed steady demand throughout the sale. Prices were slightly higher for the few better quality cattle but eased slightly for the bulk which provided a plain to average selection. The yarding comprised of 55 grown steers, 21 grown heifers, 170 young cattle, 110 cows and 20 bulls. Agents advise that there will be NO SALE here next week due to the lead up to Easter. Most better quality vealers sold from 320c to 350c with yearlings making from 310c to 350c and restockers paid to 345c/kg. The beef bred grown steers made from 282c to 320c with crossbreds selling from 268c to 280c/kg. Beef bred grown heifers sold to 306c with the crossbred types making from 235c to 275c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows sold from 260c to 286c with the plainer dairybreds this week selling from 170c to 220c and poor to plain choppery types made from 130c to 185c/kg. Better quality heavy weight bulls made from 258c to 290c with dairy and plainer beef bulls selling from 190c to 244c/kg.

Rangeland goat liveweight prices unchanged. Delivered Broken Hill & Cobar Livestock Depots from 02-Apr

Weight Price (change)
+20.1kg $3.60 (no change)

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Goat prices unchanged. Delivery from 02-Apr.

Over-the-Hook prices (Brooklyn)
Type Price (change)
Rangeland $9.90 (-$0.30)
Dom. farmed POA (no change)

Liveweight prices (Mildura)
Rangeland $3.80 (no change)
Dom. farmed $3.80 (no change)

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"Lamb prices down $0.20. Hogget and mutton unchanged

Stock Price (change)
Lambs
XB/Dorper $8.20 (+$0.40)
Merino $7.90 (+$0.40)
Dhne/SAM $7.90 (+$0.40)

Hogget $6.80 (no change)

Mutton
Merino $6.80 (no change)
XB $6.80 (no change)
Damara $6.60 (no change)

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"Lamb prices up $0.30. Hogget, mutton and rams POA

Stock Price (change)
Lambs
XB/Dorper $7.50 (no change)
Merino $7.20 (no change)
Dohne/SAM $7.20 (no change)

Hoggets $6.60 (no change)

Mutton
Merino POA (prev $6.60 )
XB POA (prev $6.60 )
Damara POA (prev $6.40)

Rams POA (prev $2.00)

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Yarding: 523 (-752).
Agents yarded the much smaller number of 523 head of live weight and open auction cattle at Mount Gambier. These sold to a smaller field of trade and processor buyers with some absent this week while some were not fully active across the offering. Quality was plain at best with sales according to quality on offer as the market sold from firm to easier rates this week. Yearling steers to the trade made from 343c to 366c with the best of the heifers selling from 333c to 350c/kg. Feeder steers ranged from 325c to 332c/kg with less demand this week. Grown steers made from mainly 315c to 328c as the grown heifers returned from 282c to 303c as manufacturing steers sold to a high of 260c/kg. Heavy cows sold from 250c to 278c as the medium weights returned from 222c to 266c with the lighter types selling from 160c to 215c/kg. A small offering of bulls made from 242c to 250c/kg. Please note that there is no prime cattle sale next week at Mount Gambier due to the Easter break and agents will instead hold their monthly store sale on the Wednesday.

Yarding: 2,050 (-2,028).
There were approximately 1,650 export and 400 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 2,000 head from last week's sale. Agents reported solid competition for prime cattle from the regular field of buyers operating in a mixed market. Quality declined with a larger proportion of secondary cattle on offer. Trade cattle eased a little in line with quality. Grown steers and bullocks attracted solid competition to sell firm to a little dearer in places. Manufacturing steers eased a little. Cows and bulls sold to weaker demand with prices reportedly 10c/kg cheaper and more on some sales. Vealers sold from 305c to 392c/kg. Yearling steers to processors made from 340c to 388c/kg. Yearling heifers to processors sold from 300c to 370c/kg. Grown steers made from 312c to 347c/kg. Bullocks sold from 302c to 351c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made from 280c to 320c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 242c to 289c with the crossbred portion selling from 268c to 320c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 175c to 243c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold from 185c to 290c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 214c to 280c/kg.

Yarding: 2,760 (-1,733).
The yarding at CQLX sale was much smaller with 2,760 head on offer, 1,733 down on last sale. Again many categories showed easing tendencies but a fair percentage of this was due to a drop in the quality on offer. A mixed yarding, drawn mainly from the regular draw area of Central Queensland met with fair competition from a reduced number of buyers, due in part to restricted yard entry, but there was no shortage of orders from those present. A small number of calves sold to 370c for males, with mixed sex averages of 275c to 311c/kg. Similarly vealer cattle were also in light supply with steers topping at 388c, to average 327c, and heifers selling to 338c, to average 290c to 307c/kg.There were occasional sales to 396c for yearling steers, with the best bred pens averaging from 307c to 351c, and plain lines from 252c to 275c/kg. Yearling heifers topped at 334c, with a good percentage selling to processors to average 311c to 326c, for the best bred 200-280kg drafts. Light weight grown steers went to feed to average 273c, with heavier lines selling to 316c, returning averages 286c to 298c/kg. A few 4 scores sold to 289c/kg. Grown heifers went to the trade mostly, selling to 296c, to average in the mid 270c/kg range. The 2 score cows eased to average 189c to 202c, and 3 scores averaged 230c to 242c/kg. The best heavy 4 score cows improved 7c to average 251c/kg. Heavy bulls topped at 282c, to average 270c/kg. Good framed cows with sappy calves at foot sold from $1,250 to $1,550/unit.

Yarding: 1,440 (-527).
Numbers were down by 500 for a yarding of 1,440 head. Around 100 head of young cattle were sold consisting of several runs of prime yearlings, and vealers and well bred cattle for restockers, and feeder buyers.
The market held firm with the odd sale a little dearer with restocker weaner steers making to a top of 452c, while trade vealers topped at 360c/kg. Feeder steers sold to 404c, and the heifers to 364c/kg. The yarding of grown cattle saw steers sell slightly easier topping at 322c, while heifers sold to 304c/kg. The middle run of cows experienced very little change in price. The heavy weights were firm to slightly easier, however light cows lost ground. Medium weights sold from 245c to 265c, and heavy cows topped at 278c/kg. The best of the bulls made to 305c/kg.

Prices down. Delivery from 02 Apr

Stock Price (change)
Lambs (18 - 32kg)
N.S.L $7.70 (-$0.30)
XB $7.70 (-$0.30)
Merino $7.30 (-$0.30)
Hogget POA

Mutton (15 - 24kg) $6.70 (unchanged)
Mutton (24 - 32kg) $6.40 (unchanged)

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Prices down XB lambs 17-28kg (FS2-4)

Type Price (change)
XB lambs $8.00 (-$0.20)
Mutton $5.70 (no change)

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Total 12,456 (Elders yarding: 3,636).
Numbers down by nearly half in elders yarding Mutton held firm compared to last weeks yarding , store lambs cheaper with very little buyers present

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Yarding: 1,267 (NQ).
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Total: 12,456 (Elders yarding: 5,904).
Landmark reports a smaller yarding of 12456 sheep and lambs at Katanning on the 01.04.2020. The yarding was very mixed with very low numbers of heavy killing lambs with most being light trade to store lambs. Best heavy sales sold up to $180 with most sales from $140 - $160. Better store lambs sold from $95 - $115 while light lambs sold from $75 - $85. Merino lambs were in very light condition with most sales from $60 - $80. Ewe mutton saw a strong market with most grades rising $5 - $8. Best heavy ewes sold from $160 - $175. Most trade and better boning ewes sold from $100 - $125 while light ewes sold from $70 - $90. Merino wethers were in larger numbers but only medium types were yarded with most sales from $125 - $145 with one pen making $200. Ewe hoggets were mostly stores selling from $85 - $120. Rams remained unchanged.

Yarding: 1,007 (NQ).
Yarding size increased to 1007 head after recent strong markets. Trade weight lines remained similar with better lines of steers 316c/kg and heifers to 302c/kg. All lines of vealers eased by 10-20c/kg. Beef cows dropped by 15-25c/kg and dairy cows dropped by 40-50c/kg. Slaughter bulls also eased by 20-40c/kg with best making 280-302c/kg. Live export bulls also softer by 40-60c/kg under limited competition to 248- 288c/kg.

Yarding: 2,325 (-2,773).
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There was a large decline in supply to 2,325 head at Dalby, a reduction of 2,770 head on the previous week. Not all the usual export buyers were operating, and the supermarket support of the previous week was absent. However there was an increased number of butchers and wholesalers in attendance and operating on suitable trade cattle. A lift in the quality of the young light weight yearling steers and heifers resulted in some price improvements. Despite a few less export buyers operating, the relatively large selection of cows experienced a firm to slightly dearer market. Yearling steers under 200 kg returning to the paddock made to 430c, with a fair sample averaging 403c/kg. Light weight yearling steers to restockers averaged 395c and made to 438c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 352c to 371c, with occasional sales to 400c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers suited to local trade market made to 384c to average 351c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers or background made to 388c to average 347c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 322c to 325c with sales to 366c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to processors averaged 334c and made to 374c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to the trade market also average 334c and made to 385c/kg. Light weight cows averaged 209c and made to 242c, and medium weights made to 279c to average 255c/kg. Heavy cows made to 281.2c, a good selection averaging 269c/kg. Heavy bulls made to the occasional 352.2c/kg.

Autumn forward lamb contracts released: delivery from 27-Apr to 16-Aug.

Specs
-Weight: 20 - 32kg (16-19.9 & +32kg -$0.50)
-Fat score: 2 - 5
-Shorn lambs only

Week ending Price Status
03-May $8.00 open
10-May $8.20 open
17-May $8.30 open
24-May $8.40 open
31-May $8.50 open
07-Jun $8.60 open
14-Jun $8.60 open
21-Jun $8.70 open
28-Jun $8.80 open
05-Jul $8.80 open
12-Jul $8.80 open
19-Jul $8.90 open
26-Jul $8.90 open
02-Aug $9.00 open
09-Aug $9.00 open
16-Aug $9.00 open

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Autumn forward lamb contracts released: delivery from 27-Apr to 16-Aug.

Specs
-Weight: 20 - 32kg (16-19.9 & +32kg -$0.50)
-Fat score: 2 - 5
-Shorn lambs only

Week ending Price Status
03-May $8.00 open
10-May $8.20 open
17-May $8.30 open
24-May $8.40 open
31-May $8.50 open
07-Jun $8.60 open
14-Jun $8.60 open
21-Jun $8.70 open
28-Jun $8.80 open
05-Jul $8.80 open
12-Jul $8.80 open
19-Jul $8.90 open
26-Jul $8.90 open
02-Aug $9.00 open
09-Aug $9.00 open
16-Aug $9.00 open

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Total: 18,062, lambs: 12,657.
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A smaller yarding of 18062 head this week was made up of predominantly lambs (12,657) Top drafts eased considerately due to multiple market pressures with most back $15 - $20 per head. Ewe mutton sold similar too slightly easier with the majority selling at $130 - $160 with the top drafts up to $170. The store market slipped up to $20 per head with large wether lamb drafts selling at $70 - $115 per head with very light drafts as low as $30 per head.
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Total 1,730 (-3,720), lambs 850 (-1,670), sheep 880 (-2,050).
There was a reduced penning of just 850 lambs and 880 sheep. There was a good supply of well finished lambs along with plainer condition lambs to suit restockers. The usual processors were in place and there was strong restocker competition. Demand increased for restocker lambs with the better quality lots selling from $160 to $195/head. The plainer quality light weights made from $91 to $120/head. Merino lambs to restockers sold from $31 to $117/head. Lambs to process sold to cheaper trends, the heaviest lambs sold from $220 to $250/head with the latter weighed on farm at 60kg live weight, as reported by the agent. The majority of the well finished lambs sold from $180 to $200/head. Crossbred ewes were well supplied, while the supply of Merino ewes to suit restockers was well down. Market trends showed little change with odd dearer sales. Quality did impact some price change.

Total 6,650 (-6,050), lambs 3,830 (-470), sheep 2,820 (-5,580).
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Lamb numbers eased and the quality mixed. There was a good run of trade and heavy weights and again a lot of secondary lambs which were in high demand from feeder orders. Not all the usual buyers were operating in a firm to cheaper market on processing lambs and a dearer market on lambs that are going the be fed. Restocking and feeder lambs sold stronger selling to $197/head for heavy trade weighted lambs. Medium and heavy trade weights were firm on the very best of the lambs and $4 to $6/head cheaper over the rest while the heavy lambs eased slightly. The majority of the heavy trade and heavy lambs sold between $180 and $210/head. Best of the extra heavy lambs topped at $240/head. Hoggets sold to $240/head Mutton numbers eased and the quality varied for the light and medium weight sheep to a limited supply of heavy weights. The market trend was similar. Merino ewes sold from $93 to $224/head. Most crossbred ewes $88 to $236/head. Dorper ewes reached $220 and Merino wethers reached $202/head. Very heavy crossbred wethers reached $250/head.

Total 8,812 (-25), lambs 6,154 (-216), sheep 2,658 (+191).
Lamb supply was similar with 6,154 lambs, including 1,300 Merino lambs yarded at Horsham this week. Quality was mostly good, but with not as many heavy lambs yarded. Not all the regular buying group were in attendance, and they operated selectively in an easier market when compared to last week. Heavy lambs eased from $20 to $30, with the medium and heavy trade weights easing from $5 to $10/head. Agents report the best heavy lambs sold to $242, with the medium and heavy trade weights selling from $160 to $203/head and making from 720 to 770c/kg cwt. Heavy lambs ranged from $205 to $242, light weight lambs sold from $120 to $160/head. Heavier Merino lambs sold from $170 to $189, the lighter weights sold from $101 to $142 to average around 725c/kg cwt, and be back around $10/head on last week. Restockers and feeders paid mostly from $90 to $165/head for their replacements. Heavy crossbred hoggets sold to $175/head. There were 2,658 sheep yarded with quality covering all weights and grades. Buying strength was also back on last week, but coming of last weeks high levels, sheep eased from $25 to $40 for the heavy weights and to $10/head on the light and medium weights. Heavy crossbred ewes sold from $112 to $231/head to average around 550c/kg cwt. Heavy Merino ewes sold to $205 and the medium weights sold from $100 to $160/head to average around 650c to 680c/kg cwt. Heavy rams sold to $146/head.

Yarding: 357 (-173).
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Consignments decreased, with the quality remaining mixed, as the majority of the younger cattle entered the yearling categories. The well finished and high yielding cattle suitable for the butchers were limited in supply, while the cows were also reduced in number, with yield and quality slipping compared to the last market. Cows sold to a cheaper trend, while the younger cattle to the restockers and lot feeders were discounted, mainly due to the small lots represented, any decent numbers in the one lot sold to solid competition. Vealer steers to the restockers ranged from 360c to 494c/kg. The heifer portion also to the restockers made from 350c to 386c/kg. The medium weight yearling steers purchased by the restocker and lot feeder orders received from 346c to 390c/kg. Yearling heifers also to the restockers and lot feeders reached 388c, as the medium weights made from 324c to 362c/kg. The limited supply of the prime conditioned younger cattle to the butchers reached 428c/kg, this was similar compared to the last market. The majority of the grown steers sold to the restockers and lot feeders, with the younger drafts reaching 346c, while the older pens ranged from 268c to 294c/kg. Cows trended cheaper by 10c to 12c, with quality also contributing in places. The plainer 2 scores made from 230c to 258c, as the better finished 3 and 4 score heavy weights ranged from 260c to 266c/kg. The best heavy weight bull reached 270c/kg.

Total 12,034 (-1,866), lambs 6,022 (-7,878), sheep 6,012 (NQ).
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Hamilton agents yarded 6,022 lambs and 6,012 sheep for their first combined sale for the year where the quality of the lambs was plainer and more mixed than last week's offering and the sheep offering was from plain to very good. Not all the processors were in attendance and some did not operate fully if at all however there was a contingent of restockers coming from the Shepparton and local areas where the market for the lambs was fully firm to slghtly stronger for all grades excluding the light weight lambs which were $10 to $15/head dearer. Heavy weight lambs 25kg to 28kg to average 780c to 820c while trade weights 22kg to 25kgs to average 820c to 850c/kg cwt. Sheep were slightly softer with 2 major processors buying the majority. Heavy sheep sold from 670c to 700c, while medium sheep sold from 640c to 670c/kg cwt. Light sheep were cheaper by $10 to $12/head to average 550c to 620c/kg cwt. Heavy ewes sold to $250 and Merino wethers to $230/head. Hoggets sold from $120 to $206/head. Merino rams sold to $138 and all other breeds sold to $76/head.

Yarding: 1,408 (-302).
Warrnambool agents yarded 1,408 generally average to good quality cattle, 302 less. All the regular plus an additional processor operated, with prices mainly unchanged for grown steers, bulls and cows. The young cattle saw an easing of 5c but grown heifers lifted 5c to 8c/kg. This weeks penning comprised of 303 grown steers, 574 young cattle and grown heifers, 508 cows and 23 bulls. Agents said there were very few vealers to quote on but the yearlings to the trade sold from 310c to 362c with restockers paying mainly from 320c to 340c/kg. The good quality beef bred grown steers made from 320c to 330c with Friesian steers selling from 260c to 275c for the better types and crossbred bullocks made from 280c to 310c/kg. The beef bred grown heifers made from 290c to 325c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows sold from 265c to 280c and Friesians made from 210c to 250c/kg. The lighter and much leaner cows were mostly from 155c to 200c/kg. Heavy weight beef bulls saw prices make from 260c to 295c, with dairy bulls selling from 225c to 270c/kg.

Yarding: 394 (-266).
Numbers decreased in a plain quality yarding, with increased numbers of leaner types offered. A full field of buyers were present, and most were operating in a dearer market. The better finished beef cows sold to strong competition lifting 10c to 15c, making from 280c to 295c/kg. The Leaner types sold to 10c/kg dearer. Prices made from 260c to 273c/kg. A mixed selection of bulls sold to the usual group of processors. The better shaped bulls made from 260c to 294c/kg

Total 6,720 (-1,580), lambs 4,050 (-1,150), sheep 2,670 (-430).
It was a pretty good quality yarding with a good selection of trade lambs along with odd pens of heavy weights. There was also a good selection of young lambs to suit the restockers. All the usual buyers were in attendance and operating along with additional restocker support. The lighter trade weight lambs were $5 dearer while the medium and heavy trade weights were $11 to $14/head cheaper. The 18kg to 23kg 3 scores sold from $160 to $204 to average from 845c to 875c/kg cwt. The few heavy weight lambs were $9 cheaper with the over 24kg 4 scores selling from $190 to $230/head. Restocker lambs were $10 to $13 dearer selling from $80 to $190 with the better lambs averaging $185/head. Hoggets sold to $168/head. It was a mixed quality yarding of mutton where the light and medium weight sheep were $8 to $12 cheaper and the better heavy weights were firm to $4/head dearer. Merino ewes sold from $81 to $176 while the crossbred ewes sold from $73 to $228/head. Merino wethers sold to $164/head.