Agents yarded 529 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday, October 26.
Heavy rainfall in the region had an impact on the movement of cattle resulting in a smaller yarding.
There was a good supply of young cattle and there was a fair penning of cows. A larger percentage of the young cattle were in the heavier weight bracket and there was also a greater number of well finished cattle.
Cow prices increased this week averaging 374c/kg and reaching a top price of 396c/kg.
Heifer prices were stronger with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 672c/kg and topping at 794c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 486c/kg and reached a top of 676c/kg.
Bull prices were slightly higher this week with 13 head sold averaging 365c/kg and 738kg.
Steer prices saw a drop with those up to 250kg averaging 640c/kg and reaching a top of 824c/kg.
Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 512c/kg and topped at 726c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 403c/kg and reached a top of 420c/kg.
Vealer prices held firm this week averaging 664c/kg and 191kg and reaching 915c/kg.
George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday, October 28 with 986 head going under the hammer.
Steers topped at 916c/kg and averaged 674c/kg and 253kg and heifers reached a top of 832c/kg and averaged 640c/kg and 223kg.
Cows reached a top price of $2,840 and cows & calves topped at $3,780.
T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a joint store sale this Friday, November 4 with 800 head expected. Further bookings are welcome.
NRLX business administration coordinator Tegan George
