File image: Selling action at the Gunnedah Saleyards. 

Yarding 2300 Change +100

2300 cattle were scanned in Gunnedah this week similar numbers to last week. It was an improved quality yarding of predominately weaner and yearling type cattle however all grades were represented. All major buyers attended for an overall stronger market with light restocker cattle being the biggest movers.

Prime yearling cattle to the trade made to 528c/kg. Yearling steers to feed were 10c better and made from 498c to 596c/kg to average 546c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were considerably dearer to make from 390c to 518c and average 499c/kg. Light steers to the restocker were 100c better to range from 550c to 756c and average 648c/kg. light heifers improved by 70c to range from 478c to 536c/kg and average 519c/kg.

Prime grown cattle to the processor ranged from 418c to 463c/kg. Cows were 5c to 10c dearer and more in places. 2 score cows to the processor made from 354c to 376c/kg. 3 score cows made from 368c to 390c/kg. 4 score prime heavy weight cows made from 386c to 413c/kg and the best of the bulls got to 405c/kg.

Source: Hamish Hosegood, MLA