Grown steers and bullocks firm to average 285c/kg

Grown steers and bullocks were firm to 5c easier on age and quality averaging 285c/kg for the two tooth at SELX.

Numbers improved as did the quality. There were more trade cattle available and feeders were better covered. Weaner steers and heifers attracted strong competition from restocking orders.

Grown steers and bullocks lifted in numbers but there were only 130 better quality cows penned.

Light restocking steers lifted 11c, ranging from 329c to 380c/kg. Restocking heifers sold to 350c/kg. Vealers ranged from 280c to 337c/kg.

Feeder steers were firm on the medium weights but heavy steers eased by 11c/kg. Prices ranged from 308c to 328c/kg for the medium weights.

Trade cattle eased 10c to 14c/kg on a better run. Trade steers sold from 289c to 329c and heifers made from 262c to 331c/kg.

The 2 score medium weight cows were 5c cheaper making from 200c to 215c/kg. While the heavy 3 and 4 scores were firm to 9c cheaper, selling from 218c to 245c, to average 235c/kg for the prime heavy weights.

Market Report: MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service – CLICK HERE for full MLA report.

Photo: Charlie Croker & Harrison Cummins, Landmark sold Limousin Heifers on behalf of J Sheehy to a top of 331.2c/kg, av 380kg, $1258.56ph.

 

SELX MARKET REPORT			Sale date:	27.07.2017
PRIME CATTLE SALE			Yarding	868
Category	Weight		c / kg	$ / Hd
Light Steers	< 350	Top	380	$1,165
		Aver	313.2	$931
Light Heifers	< 350	Top	337.6	$1,150
		Aver	290.8	$841
Trade Steers	351 – 500	Top	330	$1,416
		Aver	296.6	$1,225
Trade Heifers	351 – 500	Top	331.2	$1,432
		Aver	283.4	$1,154
Export Steers	501+	Top	291.2	$1,830
		Aver	275.2	$1,548
Export Heifers	501+	Top	275.2	$1,767
		Aver	258.3	$1,453
Cows		Top	260	$1,899
		Aver	222.7	$1,310
Bulls	< 700	Top	270	$1,475
		Aver	234.8	$966
Bulls	700 +	Top	280	$2,968
		Aver	265.5	$2,498