Bull prices hold firm, vealers drop

Agents yarded 1054 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday, April 12.

Cow prices were marginally cheaper than before Easter averaging 244c/kg and reaching a top price of 273c/kg.

Heifer prices were stronger with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 326c/kg and topping at 368c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 304c/kg and reached a top of 358c/kg.

Bull prices held firm with 24 head sold averaging 220c/kg and 759kg.

Steer prices saw a drop with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 391c/kg and reaching a top of 458c/kg.

Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 357c/kg and topped their market at 408c/kg.

A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 305c/kg and reached a top of 315c/kg.

Vealer prices saw a drop averaging 334c/kg and 244kg and reaching a top of 450c/kg.

George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday, April 14 with 1270 head going under the hammer.

Steers topped their category at 478c/kg and averaged 404c/kg and 260kg while heifers reached a top of 360c/kg and averaged 317c/kg and 238kg.

Cows reached a top price of $1800 while cows & calves topped at $1960. PTIC heifers reached a top of $2520.

Ray White Rural will hold a store sale this Friday, April 12 from 10am.

NRLX business administration coordinator Tegan George

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