Ganado El Indicador de Ganado Joven del Oeste (WYCI, por sus siglas en inglés) se suavizó 61¢ semana tras semana, ya que los precios de la venta de Mount Barker disminuyeron casi 67¢, por debajo de la venta de Muchea, que suele ser más baja. Esto se debió principalmente a la jardinería limitada y la calidad mixta en la venta. Los corrales de ganado se redujeron esta semana a 41.511 cabezas. A pesar de las inundaciones en el norte, los totales de marzo mejoraron un 4% mes a mes. Los números de Roma se redujeron esta semana, y la mayoría del ganado provino del suroeste de Queensland o del norte de Nueva Gales del Sur.
The Restocker Yearling Heifer Indicator strengthened across all weight ranges, with Roma continuing to contribute the most cattle to the indicator. Against the national average, Wagga Wagga and Mount Barker had the strongest prices of 359.65¢/kg live weight (lwt) and 340¢/kg lwt respectively. For the Restocker Yearling Steers, Dalby took out the top price of 435.55¢/kg lwt but the indicator still eased 8¢ week-on-week. The price for heavy steers continues to ease, with the indicator reaching 313.74¢/kg lwt. Prices like this have not been seen since May 2020 and now sit below the 10-year average. Year-on-year, total yardings for the first quarter of 2023 have improved by 4% as supply from the rebuild begins to hit the market. Rain in Queensland and northern NSW has improved buyer demand. Sheep and lambs It was a stronger market this week for most sheep and lamb indicators. Due to improved quality at top contributing saleyards, the Heavy Lamb Indicator improved 10¢ week-on-week. ...