Agents yarded 1535 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday, May 10.
The yarding had a good supply of young cattle and a fair run of cows. The yarding of young cattle was mixed with mainly vealers and weaners offered. The largest percentage of young cattle were purchased by Northern and Queensland buyers, along with some cattle going to Western NSW.
Cow prices saw a drop on last week averaging 205c/kg and reaching a top price of 239c/kg.
Heifer prices were easier with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 227c/kg and topping their category at 270c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 241c/kg and reached a top of 280c/kg.
Bull prices were cheaper with 20 head sold averaging 214c/kg and 646kg.
Steer prices saw a drop with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 304c/kg and reaching a top of 396c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 307c/kg and topped at 396c/kg.
A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 257c/kg and reached a top of 278c/kg.
Vealer prices saw minimal change averaging 240c/kg and 236kg and reaching a top of 305c/kg.
George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday, May 12 with 1352 head going under the hammer.
Steers topped at 380c/kg and averaged 322c/kg and 248kg while heifers reached a top of 378c/kg and averaged 243c/kg and 228kg.
Cows reached a top price of $1,250 while cows & calves topped their market at $1760. PTIC heifers reached a top of $1300.
Ray White Rural will hold a store sale at the NRLX on Friday, May 19.
NRLX business administration coordinator Tegan George
