Cow numbers doubled this week at the NRLX and there was a larger penning of young cattle in a yarding of 1700 head today, Wednesday, February 19. It was an increase of 510 from last Wednesday’s sales.
Prices varied considerably depending on weight and breed, with increased weight in many of the young cattle this week.
The market regained most of last week’s loss with restocker weaner steers selling from 268c to 410c and medium weight steers averaging 363c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers sold from 220c to 354c/kg.
Yearling steers to restock and background sold from 270c to 400c, while yearling heifers ranged from 266c to 298c/kg. Trade yearling heifers reached a top price of 376c/kg.
The good yarding of heavy grown steers were 10c to 15c dearer selling from 316c to 356c/kg.
The run of grown heifers sold to a strong market ranging from 270c to 317c/kg.
The larger yarding of cows consisted of several consignments of high yielding heavy weights which attracted keen demand from processors to be 10c to 15c/kg dearer in places.
Medium weight 2 score cows sold from 210c to 265c, while 3 score medium weights averaged 273c and heavy cows ranged from 280c to 310c/kg.
Heavy bulls also sold to a dearer market reaching a top price of 296c/kg.
Report compiled by Doug Robson from Meat & Livestock Australia