11/12/2017
Yarded – 1,745hd
Numbers more than doubled this sale, although quality continues to be very mixed. There were a large percentage of plainer cattle offered along with the some better finished types. Yearlings made up the majority of the yarding along with a good penning of cows. The usual buyers were present and competing in an easier market. Yearling steers to processors held firm to make from 262c to 289c/kg. Those to feeders were 5c to 6c/kg easier. Middle weights sold from 265c to 318c and heavy weights received from 250c to 291c/kg. The heifer portion to processors were 8c to 10c/kg easier. Middle weights sold from 255c to 293c and heavy weights from 250c to 278c/kg. Light weights reached 303c/kg. Those to feed made from 250c to 291c/kg. Heavy steers and bullocks were limited in number and prices held steady to sell from 255c to 270c/kg. Grown heifers sold from 230c to 261c/kg. Cows were 4c to 6c easier with heavy 2 scores making from 204c to 216c and 3 scores receiving from 215c to 228c/kg. The best heavy bull reached 265c/kg.