Numbers were down slightly at this week’s NRLX sales with a yarding of 1920 head on Wednesday, June 18.
There were large numbers of young cattle, mainly weaners, while the supply of cows was similar to last week.
A large percentage of weaner cattle were in plain condition, although there were several runs of well bred cattle through the sale.
The market was easier with restocker weaner steers selling 30c to 40c cheaper ranging from 326c to 420c for medium weight steers over 200kg to average 372c/kg.
Restocker weaner heifers were down by 20c ranging from 212c to 338c/kg.
Restocker yearling steers sold firm to 20c cheaper depending on weight and quality, ranging from 338c to 386c and heavy feeder steers sold to a top of 362c/kg.
There were several pens of heavy grown steers offered in a slightly stronger market ranging from 316c to 342c, with feeders toping at 360c/kg.
Grown heifers sold to 326c/kg.
There was a mixed offering of cows and the market was stronger with plain cows selling 10c to 20c dearer, while heavy cows were 6c to 10c/kg dearer.
Medium weight 2 score cows sold from 218c to 258c, while 3 scores averaged 256c and 4 score cows sold from 265c to 285c/kg.
Report by Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia