Numbers were down slightly for a yarding of 1400 head at the NRLX in Casino today, Wednesday, September 10.
Weaners were again well supplied, while cow numbers remained similar.
Quality of the young cattle was mixed with the largest percentage of weaners showing the effects of winter. There were a few more lighter weaners through the sale, and some well bred cattle were sold.
The market was easier with not all the usual buyer orders in place this week resulting in restocker weaner steers selling 30c cheaper, ranging from 342c to 558c with the medium weights anveraging 475c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers were 10c to 15c cheaper selling from 282c to 444c/kg. Yearling steers to restock and feed raged from 394c to 490c/kg.
Trade yearling heifers topped at 426c/kg.
There were insufficient numbers of grown steers for a quote.
Most of the grown heifers went to feeders selling from 328c to 396c/kg.
The cow market varied with plainer 2 and 3 scores selling firm to slightly dearer, however heavy cows were 2c to 5c easier.
The 2 score medium weight cows sold from 248c to 358c, while 3 score medium weights averaged 369c/kg.
Heavy cows ranged from 384c to 395c/kg. Heavy bulls were 10c dearer reaching a top price of 390c/kg.
Report by Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia