Yarding of 1400 at NRLX cattle sales

Numbers fell by 535 to a total yarding of 1400 head at the NRLX in Casino today, Wednesday, September 16.

The yarding of young cattle again consisted mainly of weaners in a mixed quality offering.  The market varied considerably depending on weight and breed.

Light weight well bred restocker weaner steers met a strong market selling from 480c to 624c, however medium weights were down by 10c to 20c selling from 446c to 572c to average 519c/kg.  

Restocker weaner heifers followed a similar trend to the steers, with the well bred light weights selling from 420c to 549c while the medium weights averaged 465c/kg.  

Yearling steers topped at 500c and the yearling heifers to feed sold to 432c/kg.

Grown steers reached a top of 440c to process and feeder heifers sold to 434c/kg.  

The cow market was either side of firm with 2 score medium weights selling from 270c to 355c, while 3 score medium weights averaged 368c and heavy 4 score cows sold from 370c to 394c/kg. 

Heavy bulls reached a top price of 410c/kg. 

Market reporter Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia

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