File image: Selling action at the Gunnedah Saleyards. 

Yarding 7800 Change +800

7800 cattle were scanned in Gunnedah 600 more then the previous week. It was a fair quality yarding where once again cows made up a large percentage. Prime cattle were limited but sought after. Most major buyers were active for a much cheaper overall market.

Prime cattle to the trade made from 340c to 430c/kg. Yearling steers to feed were up to 40c cheaper they made from 380c to 468c to average 443c/kg. The heifers ranged between 368c and 428c/kg. Young cattle to the restocker were also considerably cheaper the steers made from 265c to 488c to average 437c/kg the heifers topped at 420c/kg.

Limited numbers of prime grown cattle were on offer and made to 420c/kg. The cow market was cheaper across the board with the light condition cows more affected. Score 2 cows to the processor made from 142c to 280c/kg. Score 3 cows made from 280c to 325c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows made from 300c to 345c/kg. Cows going back to the paddock made from 150c to 324c and bulls topped at 350c/kg.

Source: Hamish Hosegood, MLA Gunnedah