Bull prices drop, vealers cheaper this week

Agents yarded 1182 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday, March 22.

Young cattle dominated the sale numbers made up mostly of vealers along with a limited supply of yearlings. There was a good run of cows and some good heavyweight bullocks.

Cow prices held firm on last week averaging 245c/kg and reaching a top price of 269c/kg.

Heifer prices saw a slight decrease with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 300c/kg and topping at 462c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 281c/kg and reached a top of 348c/kg.

Bull prices saw a drop with 22 head sold averaging 217c/kg and 621kg.

Steer prices were easier with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 393c/kg and reaching a top of 458c/kg.

Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 339c/kg and topped at 440c/kg.

A large number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 296c/kg and reached a top of 306c/kg.

Vealer prices were cheaper this week averaging 347c/kg and 251kg and reaching a top of 430c/kg.

George & Fuhrmann held day two of their weaner sales at the NRLX on Thursday, March 23 with 4033 head going under the hammer.

Steers topped at 514c/kg and averaged 423c/kg and 290kg while heifers reached a top of 378c/kg and averaged 340c/kg and 277kg.

Day three was on Friday, March 24 with 2987 head going under the hammer.

Steers topped at 510c/kg and averaged 417c/kg and 288kg while heifers reached a top of 432c/kg and averaged 333c/kg and 247kg.

T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a joint store sale this Friday with 1500 head expected.

NRLX business administration coordinator Tegan George

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