Dalby Cattle Report

All data provided by 

Report Date: 8th July 2026

Total Yarding: 6,052

Commentary

Interim Report. Cattle numbers at Dalby increased by 1,175 head to 6,052. The number of cows penned also lifted to 1,222 along with 135 bulls. Also including in the yarding was 354 head from far Western Queensland and 208 from New South Wales. The remaining 5,490 were from the local supply areas. Buyer attendance was good with representatives covering all classes including restocker buyers from central New South Wales.

Heavy weight yearling steers to feed at the time of this interim report have averaged 15c/kg better. Both medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed were well supplied and prices improved a further 25c/kg and more in places. Cows were generally dearer the medium weight plain condition lines were keenly sought by restockers and prices lifted by 30c/kg. The medium weight 2 score cows to processors averaged 8c/kg dearer and the heavy weight 3 and 4 score cows sold to a market 2c to 7c/kg better.

Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to a top 626c to average 557c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed sold to 566c to average 533c and the heavy weights made to 578c to average 521c/kg.

Medium weight plain condition cows sold to restockers at an average of 355c with sales to 366c/kg. the medium weight 2 scores to processors made to 359c to average 347c/kg. heavy weight three score cows averaged 371c and the best of the cows made to 394c to average 385c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 450c/kg.

Market Reporter , Trevor Hess.