File picture of selling action at Wodonga.

Yarding 1100 Change -150

Numbers lifted and the usual turnout of buyers were in attendance.

There were very few feedlots or restockers operating and most operated under 200c/kg.

Once again instances of active bidding were infrequent, contributing to another drop in prices this sale.

Trade cattle faced substantial weakness in demand, with competition among domestic buyers weak. This subdued competition contributed to a 25 to 40c/kg price drop.

A few more vealers were offered and only single vealers well finished attracted strong bidding. The bulk selling from 150c to 382c/kg. feeder heifers were limited selling at 130c to 175c/kg.

Trade steers and heifers sold from 165c to 305c/kg.

Cattle in the export categories, weighing between 500 to 750kg, were in reasonable numbers, and all faced lack lustre demand. While the usual group of buyers were present all were selective contributing to a price drop of 17c to 20c/kg. Heavy steers and bullocks sold from 180c to 245c/kg.

A smaller group of buyers were active at the cow sale and weak competition for cows, led to further price drops of up to 35c/kg. Heavy cows fetched from 130c to 174c/kg, whereas leaner grades sold from 70c and 100c/kg. Cows back to the paddock sold from 60c to 146c/kg.

Market reporter: Leann Dax

Source: NLRS. To view full NVLX Wodonga market report and prices click here