Agents yarded 406 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday, December 14.
Young cattle dominated the yarding while there was a small sample of cows and bulls. The yarding of young cattle consisted of light weight vealer steers and heifers.
Cow prices saw a slight increase this week averaging 290c/kg and reaching a top price of 326c/kg.
Lighter heifer prices stronger with those up to 250kg averaging 508c/kg and topping at 600c/kg.
Heavier heifers over 250kg were easier averaging 363c/kg and reaching a top of 504c/kg.
Bull prices remained steady this week with 12 head sold averaging 267c/kg and 500kg.
Steer prices saw an increase with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 549c/kg and reaching a top of 680c/kg.
Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 452c/kg and topped at 506c/kg.
A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 293c/kg and reached a top of 326c/kg.
Vealer prices were softer averaging 490c/kg and 208kg and reaching a top of 686c/kg.
George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Monday, December 12 with 596 head going under the hammer.
Steers topped at 680c/kg and averaged 550c/kg and 258kg and heifers reached a top of 618c/kg and averaged 524c/kg and 232kg.
Cows reached a top price of $1580 and cows & calves topped their market at $3850.
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange will be closed for the Christmas break from Wednesday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 9.
The first sale back next year will be Wednesday, January 11.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the NRLX team.
NRLX business administration coordinator Tegan George
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