Yarding 3997 Change 1123

A full panel of export processors was present and operating, plus the return of one Victorian export processor.

The usual feed and trade buyers and local and interstate restockers were also in attendance and operating.

Prices continued to improve for a number of classes, with light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock averaging 17c/kg better.

Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market also lifted in price by 7c to 17c/kg.

A large sample of heavy weight yearling steers to feed experienced only quality related price changes.

Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock were noticeably dearer and yearling heifers to feed also improved in price.

A good sample of bullocks came forward this week and sold to a dearer trend.

A large sample of cows received very strong support from restockers as well as export processors, with improvements of 9c/kg in places.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock were well supplied and made to 702c to average 602c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 550c to 564c with the occasional sale to 616c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to a top of 560c to average 502c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers to restockers were also well supplied and averaged 562c and sold to 648c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed averaged from 501c to 506c with sales to 556c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 492c to average 466c/kg.

The good sample of bullocks sold to 436c to average 422c/kg.

Medium weight 2 score cows to restockers made to a top of 332c to average 306c/kg. Heavy weight PTIC cows sold to 430c to average 405c/kg, some returning $3,080/head. Good heavy weight cows to export processors averaged 347c and made to 360c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls were dearer and made to 358c/kg.

Market Reporter: Trevor Hess

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Grant Daniel Long report

A full panel of export processors and restockers were present with a return of a Victorian export processor.  Heavy cows made up to 360c, PTIC cows averaged to 308c.  Weaner steers made up to 702c and weaner heifers up to 648c.

Prime Quotes
Heifers up to 400kg – Lowest 322c/kg, highest 398c/kg, Av 348c/kg
Heifers over 400kg – Lowest  363c/kg, highest  387c/kg, Av 380.5c/kg
Cows up to 400kg – Lowest 240c/kg, highest  266c/kg, Av 252c/kg
Cows 400kg to 500kg – Lowest  261c/kg, highest  331c/kg, Av 296c/kg
Cows over 500kg – Lowest   336c/kg, highest  360c/kg, Av 347.2c/kg
Steers & bullocks up to 500kg – Lowest   386c/kg, highest  436c/kg, Av 414.5c/kg
Steers & bullocks over 500kg  – Lowest 395c/kg, highest 436c/kg, Av 422.2c/kg

Store & Feeder Quotes
Steers up to 200kg – Lowest  590c/kg, highest 614c/kg, Av 605.5c/kg
Steers 200kg to 280kg – Lowest  490c/kg, highest 702c/kg, Av 602.1c/kg
Steers 280kg to 330kg – Lowest 522c/kg, highest 620c/kg, Av 552c/kg
Steers 330kg to 400kg – Lowest 490c/kg, highest 594c/kg, Av 550.5c/kg
Feeder steers over 400kg – Lowest  446c/kg, highest  560c/kg, Av 501.7c/kg
Heifers up to 200kg – Lowest 540c/kg, highest  628c/kg, Av 592.5c/kg
Heifers 200kg to 280kg – Lowest 470c/kg, highest  648c/kg, Av 551.6c/kg
Heifers 280kg to 330kg – Lowest  440c/kg, highest 556c/kg, Av 505.6c/kg
Heifers 330kg to 400kg – Lowest  450c/kg, highest 532c/kg, Av 501c/kg
Feeder heifers over 400kg – Lowest  400c/kg, highest  492c/kg, Av 446c/kg
Feeder/Boat Bulls – Lowest  370c/kg, highest  570c/kg, Av  447.5c/kg
Slaughter Bulls – Lowest  318c/kg, highest  358c/kg, Av  341.6c/kg

Highlights

Shorthorn Bulls sold by McInnes & Sons of Durong to processors 323.2c/kg, 1105kg, $3,571.
Simmental PTE Cows sold by JM Allan & Sons of Blackall to processors 359.2c/kg, 705kg, $2,534.
Simmental PTIC Cows sold by JM Allan & Sons of Blackall to restockers 430.2c/kg, 715kg, $3,079.
Hereford Steers sold by NWR & CT James of Wandoan to processors 395.2c/kg, 628kg, $2,483.
Angus Steers sold by BP & MD Jackson of Bell to feedlotters 560.2c/kg, 480kg, $2,693.
Angus Steers sold by Brown Valley Farming of Crows Nest to processors 343.2c/kg, 993kg, $3,409.
Angus X Steers sold by BD & LT Leahy of Miles to processors 423.2c/kg, 705kg, $2,983.
Speckle Park Ylg Steers sold by V Dukes of Crows Nest to restockers 628.2c/kg, 253kg, $1,590.
Brangus X Ylg Steers sold by PJ & CC Trebbin of Durong to restockers 604.2c/kg, 314kg, $1,897.
Angus Ylg Steers sold by Brown Valley Farming of Crows Nest to restockers 616.2c/kg, 339kg, $2,089.
Angus Ylg Heifers sold by Brown Valley Farming of Crows Nest to restockers 582.2c/kg, 296kg, $1,724.
Angus Ylg Heifers sold by V Dukes of Crows Nest to restockers 646.2c/kg, 222kg, $1,436.

Sources: NLRS, Grant Daniel Long, Eastern Rural