The supply of stock reduced by 29 per cent, with 3131 head at Dalby on Wednesday. Apart from the 230 head from far western Queensland and 200 head from NSW, the remainder were from the local supply area. A full panel of export buyers was present, however not all were operating. The prediction of some rain increased buyer activity, with most classes selling to a dearer trend.
Medium weight yearling steers to feed averaged 19c dearer and most of the yearling heifers improved 12c to 20c/kg. Heavy grown steers and bullocks lifted in price by 6c and cows gained 5c to 9c. C2 yearling steers to feed sold from 249.2c to 276.2c, increasing 19c and averaging 269.4c. C2 yearling heifers to feed sold from 222.2c to 236.2c, representing an increase of 8c, to average 230.6c.
Grown steers to feed increased 6c to make from 256.2c to 278.2c, averaging 265.9c. Grown heifers to feeders eased 9c, making from 160.2c to 218.2c to average 183.4c. D2 manufacturing steers sold for 208.2c to remain firm on the market from last week. D2 cows lessened 5c this week, making from 160c to 183.2c, to average 170.5c. C3 bulls sold from 228.2c to 263.2c with the best bull topping at 274.2c.