A small yarding of 575 head was on offer for the first sale of the year at the NRLX in Casino today, Wednesday, January 7.
There was a small number of buyers active in the weaner market, resulting in restocker weaner steers selling 40c cheaper ranging from 398c to 520c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers were down by 12c selling from 360c to 416c/kg.
Restocker yearling steers sold to 470c/kg.
The cow market attracted keen competition from a full field of buyers, resulting in a rise of 10c to 15c/kg.
The 2 score medium weight cows sold from 320c to 360c, while 3 scores averaged 367c and heavy cows sold from 368c to 405c/kg.
Report by Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia