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