The 2022 bull sale season is steaming ahead, with average prices in August maintaining the rapid pace established in July.

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With an overall clearance of 97% and 10-out-of-11 categories reaching a “perfect” 100% clearance, it was a unique week for the Queensland cattle market.
Looking forward into Spring, it is anticipated that throughput will climb to a similar level to 2021, as warmer weather ignites lamb growth.
There are clear indications of the desire to rebuild herds through Queensland.
Heifers and breeding cows accounted for 59% of listings across the quarter, with 136,570 head, while steer listings accounted for 35%, with 82,536 head.
Improved seasonal conditions and producers retaining stock in [certain] regions were the key drivers behind reduced throughput.
In the first two weeks of August, weekly commercial cattle prices have shown signs that the winter chill has thawed, as buyers targeted the lower prices as an opportunity to step in and buy – pushing clearance rates up to 94% with average final sale values reaching $213/head over reserve.
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The strong offering of joined ewes this year will provide an understanding into the trends of what is to come for the upcoming spring season.
If there was a growing sentiment of cautiousness in the cattle market throughout July, someone forgot to tell bull buyers.

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