Total Yarding: 3,602

There were over 3,600 fair to good quality weaners yarded, made up of 2,150 steers and the rest heifers. All usual buyers were operating, selling to a slightly cheaper market.

Angus steers under 200kgs sold from $400 to $735/head to average 342c/kg. Medium weight weaner steers, which were best supplied, sold from $400 to $980/head to make from 222c to 385c/kg. Steers weighing between 280-330kg made to $1,075/head to make between 272c and 348c/kg.

There was not as much interest in the heifers under 200kg to average $450/head. The medium weight heifers sold from $480 to $800/head. There was a limited number of heifers over 330kg with the best topping at $900/head.

Market Report: MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service.

PHOTO: Holman Tolmie topped today’s sale with 28 Angus x Steers (393kg) on behalf of Kelvin Brown, McMahons Reef for $1150ph.

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