Over the past week, Eastern states’ livestock markets experienced a major surge and tightening yarding numbers, largely driven by widespread rainfall across key producing regions in NSW and Queensland.
This abruptly halted the heavy turn-offs seen earlier in the month.
Heavy Angus Feeder steers currently reaching as high as $5.45 delivered to the feedlot.
This has been sitting above $5/kg for nearly 8 months now.
Dubbo Cattle Sale 21/05/2026 was quoted as dearer across the board.
Young cattle to the trade were 25 cents . . .
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