There was a yarding of 1655 head at the NRLX cattle sales today, Wednesday, November 19.
This was was an increase of 332 from last week’s sales.
The yarding was made up of increased numbers of young cattle, mainly vealers and weaners, and there was a larger yarding of cows.
Quality of the young cattle was mixed in a stronger market with restocker weaner steers selling 5c dearer ranging from 448c to 584c with the medium weights averaging 537c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers gained 10c depending on weight and breed, selling from 380c to 458c/kg.
There were only a few yearling steers that went to restockers, ranging from $ 450c to $ 500c/kg.
There was a good run of feeder heifers that met keen competition ranging from 418c to 426c/kg.
Grown steers were in limited supply selling from 440c to 460c/kg to process.
Grown heifers to process reached a top price of 450c and feeders to 454c/kg.
There were a few less heavy cows in the yarding this week, with increased numbers of 2 and 3 scores offered, which sold firm to 4c dearer.
The 2 score medium weight cows sold from 354c to 382c, while 3 scores ranged from 380c to 410c/kg.
Heavy cows struggled to reach last week’s prices, mainly quality-related selling from 384c to 418c/kg.
Heavy bulls sold to 414c/kg.
Report by Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia