There was a small yarding of 490 head at the NRLX today, Wednesday, April 16.
The yarding consisted mainly of weaners and cows. Not all the usual buyers were present.
The wide range of prices was an indication of the variation in quality.
The better-bred weaner steers attracted the keenest interest.
Restocker weaner steers sold from 322c to 430c to average 390c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers ranged from 236c to 338c/kg. Feeder and restocker yearling steers toped at 395c/kg.
There were only a few pens of grown steers, the top price was 354c, while grown heifers reached a top price of 349c/kg.
The cow market was easier with 3 and 4 scores selling from 270c to 295c/kg.
Report by Doug Robson from Meat & Livestock Australia
