22/10/2026
📈🐄 Restocker Demand Sparks a Market Boom🐄📈
📍Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Prime Cattle Market Report: Thursday October 22, 2026
🔥Highlights: 🔥
✅Carter Lindsay & McHugh sold 6t Angus bullocks, reaching 493.2c/kg, weighing 716kg, to return $3532/head.
🟢On account of the same vendor, Carter Lindsay & McHugh sold 2t Angus bullocks, reaching 501.6c/kg, weighing 687kg, to return $3488/head.
✅On account of a western district vendor, Nutrien Milling Thomas sold a run of 6t Angus bullocks, reaching 470c/kg, weighing 835kg, to return $3925/head.
🟢On account of Zimfam, Nutrien Milling Thomas sold CFA Brahman bulls, reaching 432.2c/kg, weighing 940kg, to return $4062/head.
🟢On account of WN Irving of ‘Old Bundilla’ Warren, Nutrien Milling Thomas sold Santa Gertrudis Hereford cross cows, reaching 416c/kg, weighing 730kg, to return $3036/head.
🟢On account of TC & AK Dunlop of Coolah, Nutrien Milling Thomas sold milk tooth Santa Gertrudis heifers, reaching 465.2c/kg, weighing 630kg, to return $2930/head.
🟢On account of SW & VL Creed, Nutrien Milling Thomas sold grain fed Speckle Park steers, reaching 506.2c/kg, weighing 599kg, to return $3035/head.
✅On account of AL Barton & Co Christie and Hood sold an outstanding run of Charbray steers to a top of 565c/kg, weighing 427kg, to return $2416/head.
🟢On account of S & C Vincent, Christie and Hood sold Angus cows, reaching 415c/kg, weighing 716kg, to return $2972/head.
🟢On account of W & M Finlay, Christie and Hood sold prime Speckle Park steers, reaching 496c/kg, weighing 539kg, to return $2676/head.
✅CPS Thomas Christensen sold an outstanding heavy Santa Gertrudis bull, reaching 360c/kg, weighing 1440kg, to return $5184/head.
🟢CPS Thomas Christensen sold Santa Gertrudis steers, reaching 465c/kg, weighing 805kg, to return $3743/head.
🟢CPS Thomas Christensen sold Angus steers, reaching 617c/kg, weighing 320kg, to return $1978/head.
🟢CPS Thomas Christensen sold Angus heifers, reaching 519c/kg, weighing g355kg to return $1842/head.
🟢CPS Thomas Christensen sold Shorthorn cows, reaching 410c/kg, weighing 726kg, to return $2976/head.
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🐄Strong Restocker Demand Drives Market Higher
Numbers were back by 440 head, with a total yarding of 5,740. It was another good-quality yarding, with good numbers of prime cattle across all sections and fair numbers to suit the feeders. There were also reasonable numbers of young cattle to meet the needs of restockers and backgrounders, providing plenty of competition throughout the sale.
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🐄Trade Cattle Hold Firm
Young cattle to the trade held firm, with prime vealers and yearlings selling from 446c to 515c/kg, reflecting steady demand for quality trade cattle.
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🐄Feeders Fire Up with Strong Northern Support
Feeder steers and heifers enjoyed a strong lift, selling up to 20c/kg dearer, backed by very strong support from northern buyers. Feeder steers sold from 490c to 587c/kg, while feeder heifers ranged from 460c to 534c/kg, highlighting solid competition in the feeder market.
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🐄Restockers Send Young Cattle Soaring
Restocker demand was a standout, with young cattle selling up to an impressive 80c/kg dearer. Young steers reached a top of 740c/kg, while young restocker heifers sold to 650c/kg, showcasing the strength of competition and confidence among buyers looking to replenish their herds.
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🐄Grown Cattle Maintain Solid Ground
Grown steers and heifers remained firm to 3c/kg dearer, delivering a steady result for producers. Prime grown steers sold from 450c to 502c/kg, while prime grown heifers ranged from 470c to 496c/kg, demonstrating continued support for quality grown cattle.
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🐄Cows Remain Competitive Despite Slight Easing
The cow market eased slightly, with prices back 2c to 5c/kg. Three-score cows to processors sold from 355c to 402c/kg, while prime heavyweight cows achieved 380c to 419c/kg, averaging a strong 405c/kg. Cows to restockers also attracted solid returns, selling from 340c to 414c/kg.
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🐄Heavy Bulls Finish on a High
Heavy bulls rounded out the sale on a strong note, reaching a top of 445c/kg.
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🔥 Summary: 🔥
Overall, it was an encouraging market, with particularly strong competition for feeder and restocker cattle driving significant price gains. While cows experienced a slight easing, grown cattle remained steady to dearer, and the standout results for young restocker cattle highlighted the confidence in the market and the ongoing demand for quality stock.
