Gerrard & Partners selling Angus x Steers on behalf of Boxgum Grazing to a top of 293.2c/kg, av 327.5kg, $960.23ph.
Feeder steers and heifers were 10c to 15c dearer, the steers made 282c to 295c and heifers made 260c to 280c/kg at SELX this week.
There was a lift in the number of cattle offered and the quality was good with plenty of well-covered cattle in all categories.
Yearlings were well supplied and there was a good mix of trade and feeder cattle available. Grown steers were carrying more weight on average.
The cow run showed improved quality. There were several extra buyers operating in a dearer market.
Restocking weaner steers lifted 14c and sold from 280c to 327c/kg. The majority of the heifers ranged from 270c to 290c/kg.
Restocking heifers lifted 11c and sold to 287c/kg. Medium and heavy trade steers increased 15c and sold between 282c and 302c/kg. Heifers to the trade lifted 4c and received 260c to 280c/kg.
Grown steers and bullocks gained 10c to range from 274c to 292c/kg. Trade heifers sold from 250c to 274c/kg.
Cows improved 12c to 20c/kg on average. The 2 score cows made 190c to 218c/kg. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows made 205c to 233.2c/kg. Heavy bulls topped at 279.2c/kg.
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| Category | Weight | c / kg | $ / Hd | |
| Light Steers | < 350 | Top | 327.2 | $1,027 |
| Av | 281.1 | $811 | ||
| Light Heifers | < 350 | Top | 290 | $961 |
| Av | 269.3 | $770 | ||
| Trade Steers | 351 – 500 | Top | 298 | $1,446 |
| Av | 285 | $1,202 | ||
| Trade Heifers | 351 – 500 | Top | 282 | $1,365 |
| Av | 261.9 | $1,086 | ||
| Export Steers | 501+ | Top | 292 | $1,948 |
| Av | 279.3 | $1,590 | ||
| Export Heifers | 501+ | Top | 255 | $1,543 |
| Av | 241.5 | $1,353 | ||
| Cows | Top | 246 | $1,785 | |
| Av | 214.6 | $1,128 | ||
| Bulls | < 700 | Top | 258.6 | $1,601 |
| Av | 231 | $963 | ||
| Bulls | > 700 | Top | 279 | $2,759 |
| Av | 253 | $2,132 |