Solid numbers continue to run at Dubbo with another prime cattle draw of some 6000 head. No doubt the final scanning will be somewhat less, but a total of 5000 plus should be reached.
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While the overall quality was certainly no better that last day, the quality and finish of the offering is very good. We saw very few pens of cows on the last day. This trend has been completely reversed this week with some superb runs of top flight cows in yarding.
While these cows have not gauged the cents per kilo of a month ago, the tremendous frame and weight will carry the day and produce a great result for all vendors.
While most regular buyers were present, some have run up the white flag and declared enough is enough. Processors continue to complain their losses are still significant with virtually each beast they process.
The Narromine Store Sheep selling group held its October sale on Wednesday, 19. Numbers were reduced from September, but those vendors who did front were handsomely rewarded.
The sale comprised mainly of 1st cross ewes with virtually no store lambs or Merino wethers on offer.
Some quotes include:
1st cross ewes August 2015 drop, June shorn NS $254.00.
1st cross ewes August 2015 drop, July shorn mulesed, NSM $230.00.
1st cross ewes September 2015 drop, August shorn , NSM $232.00.
The above were the highlights with many pens of ewes selling in the range of $150 to $212.
The bottom end of the 1st cross ewes received from $121 to $126.
Merino ewes April/May drop, December shorn mulesed $184.
Merino ewes April/May 2014 drop, September shorn $183.
No older ewes quoted , odd pen of younger ewes passed in.
One problem within the industry is the continuation of vendors submitting sheep and cattle, which in reality are not fit to travel. to saleyards. This practice has increased in recent times in line with the better prices being received for all animals.
Animal welfare is a serious problem and one that should be a concern to all people in the industry including producers, carriers, receival personal, agents, saleyard managers and buyers.
The chain of responsibility excludes nobody, with all people involved liable to some form of prosecution.
The NSW Livestock Association fears it is only a matter of time before someone is prosecuted for a serious breach of these rules.
When one considers the problems encountered by the live export industry and greyhound racing , all should see the reasons to stick by the rules at all times and avoid any chance of a similar problem in our industry.
