Fat Cattle Report
Good Good afternoon, this is Campbell Rose taking a look at the weekly livestock market reports out of Dubbo for the 4th week of March 2026.
Tallied numbers this week included –
6390 fat cattle
20000 lambs and
10000 mutton
Cattle numbers dropped by 2100, with a total of 6390 yarded. Most of the cattle were cows and young cattle suitable for restockers. There were also good numbers of yearlings for processors and feeders, plus some prime grown cattle.
Not all regular buyers were active, and prices varied.
Young cattle for processors became about 10c/kg more expensive, with prime vealers and yearlings selling between 408 and 510c/kg.
Feeder steers became 3 to 10c/kg cheaper, selling from 428 to 530c/kg. Feeder heifers became up to 9c/kg more expensive, selling from 400 to 485c/kg.
Restockers strongly competed for young cattle. Young steers sold up to 556c/kg and young heifers up to 444c/kg.
Grown steers and heifers dropped by 8 to 10c/kg. Prime grown steers sold from 458 to 474c/kg, and heifers from 430 to 469c/kg.
Light cows dropped by 20 to 30c/kg, while better, heavier cows dropped by 16c/kg. Medium cows sold from 140 to 358c/kg. Prime heavy cows sold from 344 to 391c/kg, averaging 369c/kg. Restocker cows sold from 140 to 373c/kg. Heavy bulls sold up to 421c/kg.
Carter Lindsay and McHugh sold the following cattle for some of their clients -
Firstly, The Hegarty Family of ‘Belvedere’ at Cassilis, sold Angus PTIC cows for 350 cents, weighing 502kg to return $1759.
Gary & Rachel Lane of ‘Maybrook’ at Narromine, sold heavy Hereford steers for 458 cents, weighing 551kg, returning $2523.
Lastly for Mick & Anna Altus of ‘Fermoy’ at Coonamble, who sold Brahman cross cows for 340 cents, weighing 576kg, returning $1958.
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Fat Sheep & Lamb Report
Lamb numbers went down and the quality wasn’t as good, with more lighter Dorper lambs available. There were good numbers of trade-weight lambs, but fewer heavy and extra-heavy ones. The increase in light lambs attracted strong demand from restockers and feeders. Buyers preferred short-skinned lambs that looked fresh over longer-skinned ones. Overall, restocking lambs became more expensive, short-skinned lambs held steady, and the rest were cheaper.
Restocking lambs up to 18kg were up to $15 more expensive at the top end, selling between $116 and $217 per head. Trade lambs were steady to $3 cheaper, selling from $230 to $277 for 20–24kg. Lambs weighing 24–26kg sold from $248 to $296. Heavy lambs dropped by $10, selling from $287 to $326, while extra-heavy lambs sold from $339 to $393. The best hogget sold for $326.
Mutton numbers also dropped, and quality was mixed. Prices were steady to higher, especially for lighter mutton. Medium-weight ewes sold from $145 to $235. Heavy crossbred ewes reached $328, and Merino’s sold up to $289.
Carter Lindsay and McHugh sold the following lambs and sheep for some of their clients -
Firstly, Steve Bambrick of ‘Jocyln’ at Mudgee, sold trade Dorper lambs in a fresh condition for $246.
Greg and Sally Whillock of ‘Murga’ at Geurie, sold heavy bare shorn crossbred lambs for $338.
Dave Campbell at Dubbo, sold heavy trade Australian White lambs for $273.
And Lastly, The George Family of ‘The Corners’ at Nyngan, sold heavy Merino ewes with a good jacket for $229.
Well that wraps it up for another week, don’t forget our next store cattle sale is scheduled for Friday 10th April, 2025.
Also due to Easter and Anzac Day there are limited sales in April -
NO Cattle Sale on Thursday 2/4
NO Sheep & Lamb Sale on Monday 6/4
NO Sheep & Lamb Sale on Monday 27/4
So until next week …………………. Bye.
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As you may be aware, a new rebate scheme has recently been announced for hand-held equipment for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID program.
This funding is specific to producers and livestock agents.
All details on the new Rebate Program are now available at -https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-equipment-rebate-program-for-producers-and-livestock-agents
Please note the applications open on 2 March 2026, and you must have already purchased the equipment before you can apply (this program does not quarantine funds for future purchases).
Equipment can have a purchase date from 3 October 2023.
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