Angus and Angus cross cattle’s domination of the market place continues as they hit record prices for weaners that are more than double of that achieved in 2014
This domination is wide spread from Roma QLD, where Angus cross steers hit 418c/kg down to Ballarat VIC with Angus weaner steers making 337c/kg
Steady, but heated competition from restockers, feedlotters, meat buyers and commission buyers from across the eastern states has stimulated this upward trend for Angus and Angus cross cattle in the market place
A top quality yarding at the annual Jeogla and Wallamumbi steer sale 17 Feb resulted in strong competition from NSW and Queensland lotfeeders, pushing prices to a record top of $1730 for heavy Angus steers, more than double the top price of $860 at the 2014 sale.
Roma store sale 16 Feb yards 7495 with a rewarding return for Angus cross steers and heifers.
A solid and consistent sale at Hamilton 18 Feb. Teys Australia, Charlton Feedlot buyer Geoff Swayn “Angus steers were very dear”. Wodonga sale 19 Feb described as equal to a shade dearer that last week as 25 Angus cows and calves remained robust at $1,860.