Dubbo saleyards will be hosting large numbers of cattle this week after a break in sales over the Easter holiday. A total of 7000 cattle were yarded at today’s fat cattle sale, and another 2200 head are expected at tomorrow’s store cattle sale. The Easter break had an effect on numbers, with no cattle sales […]
A massive 40,100 sheep and lambs have passed through the Dubbo saleyards at the weekly prime sheep and lamb sale. Prices held firm at today’s sale, even improving up to $4/head in some categories. Despite most of the yarding showing the effects of the current dry conditions, competition from processors was strong. Producers are under […]
Today’s store cattle sale yarded only 900 head, resulting in a quick selling day for agents. Condition and quality was lacking across much of the yarding as producers continue to offload numbers prior to Easter. Despite this, prices held firm for most categories, compared to previous sales. Steer weaners sold up to $830/head for crossbreds, […]
Local agent Tom Pollard has taken out the state title at the Australian Livestock and Property Agents’ Young Auctioneer Competition, which was held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show today. Tom, who works for Elders, Dubbo, was crowned champion after competing against XX at the Sydney Royal Easter Show today. The 19-year-old has been working […]
Large numbers of cattle are still passing through the Dubbo saleyards with 5850 being sold today. Western producers are supplying a large percentage of the cattle for the weekly sales as the continuing dry conditions forces them to offload. Those attending the sale crossed their fingers as grey clouds hovered above, hoping for a decent […]
It has been a massive week at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Market with 29,290 sheep and almost 10,000 cattle passing through the facility this week. Local agents experienced the largest prime cattle sale so far this year, with 7100 head sold in Thursday’s sale. Dry seasonal conditions are prompting producers to clean out their stock, […]
Numbers continue to rise at Dubbo prime cattle sales each week as dry seasonal conditions put more pressure on producers. Dubbo’s weekly cattle sale, held on Thursday March 15, saw an increase of almost 1500 head from the week before. The sale offered more than 7000 cattle, the largest yarding so far in 2018. Larger […]
Good lines of cattle will be offered at tomorrow’s prime cattle sale, with more being added by Dubbo’s local agents. On offer in tomorrow’s sale includes: 70 Angus, Hereford and Angus/Hereford cross steers, featuring Waitara Angus, Ironbark and Raby Hereford bloodlines. They are described as exceptional quality, only being sold due to ongoing dry conditions. […]
A line of 110 quality Murray Grey and Murray Grey/Angus cross heifer and steer weaners will be offered at the next Dubbo prime cattle sale, to be held on March 15. They will be offered by Peter Milling and Company, on account of BP & EA Benson, “Roeta”, Dubbo. There will be 55 August/September 2017-drop […]
There was a small decrease in yarded numbers at today’s sheep sale, with 29,290 sold in comparison to last week’s total of almost 32,500. Most categories saw small decreases in price compared to last week however there was good demand for heavy weight mutton which drove the price up as much as $20 per head […]
Early entries for the next two store cattle sales, to be held on March 16 and 23, are now available. Good lines of quality cattle are expected at both sales, with good numbers of western cattle from Broken Hill and Cobar listed for March 23. Details on listings can be found on our Featured Listings page.
Prices at today’s prime cattle sale continued to trend dearer, with some categories up as much as 20c/kg. Demand for heifers was evident in the yarding of 5660, with feeder heifers up by 10 to 20c/kg and grown heifers 10 to 15c/kg dearer. There was a solid increase of 5 to 12c/kg for feeder steers. […]
Listings for the next store cattle sale, to be held on Friday March 16, have been advertised. Details of the early entries can be viewed in The Land newspaper, as well as in our Featured Listings section. Please contact the appropriate selling agent for further details of any consignments. Details of late entries for the sale will […]
Some quality lines of cattle will be included in tomorrow’s prime cattle sale at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, including: 170 mixed sex weaners, 6 to 9 months of age. The weaners are in fresh condition, by Angus and Charolais bulls. This line is offered on account of the breeder, by Barlow & Peadon Schute Bell. […]
Nearly 6000 head drawn for this week’s prime cattle sale The draw for tomorrow’s prime cattle sale is now available. You can find it here. The DSSA would also like to remind buyers to complete buyer sheets at the conclusion of the sale, and leave these sheets at the agents’ office before leaving the facility. If […]
Scattered rain boosts Dubbo store cattle sale March 2, 2018 Source: Mark Griggs, The Land Newspaper. What a difference some rain makes for store cattle sales and values especially for younger cattle which firmed up at Friday’s Dubbo fixture. Scattered showers throughout the north of the state plus rain in Queensland pressured prime cattle buyers […]
Big yarding at Dubbo sheep sale March 5, 2018 More than 32,000 sheep and lambs were yarded at today’s sale, with a good selection of heavy weight lambs, light weight Merinos and White Dorpers represented. Sale prices were $2 to $12/head cheaper across most categories. Lightweight lambs (12-18kg/2 scores) sold between $68 to $115/head, while the […]
Welcome to the new-look website for the Dubbo Stock & Station Agents. Keep in touch for the latest news from the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets including details of upcoming sales and the latest sale results. We also have a Facebook and Twitter where you can keep up to date with photos, videos and results direct […]