Forbes Cattle Sale Market Report

10/10/2018

Total Yarding – 1242hd

Numbers lifted this sale, though quality was reduced from the previous sales. There was a larger percentage of plainer cattle penned, along with the few better grain assisted lines. Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a cheaper market that fluctuated with quality.
Middle weight yearling steers to feed decreased 10c, to sell from 250c to 303c/kg. Heavy weights held steady, receiving from 274c to 310c/kg. Those to processors sold from 240c to 290c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were firm to 3c easier, to sell from 200c to 268c/kg. Those to processors sold from 240c to 275c/kg.
Heavy steers and bullocks were limited and reached 258c/kg. Grown heifers sold from 222c to 248c/kg. Cows were from 2c to 3c cheaper, with heavy 2 scores selling from 180c to 209c, while 3 scores made from 196c to 210c/kg.