For the heaver steer lines, prices and clearance rates were also higher than in previous weeks, with the 1,275 head of 330-400kg steers averaging $90 higher, at $2,257/head.
A Reiland blood steer has dominated the prestigious purebred steer and carcase competition at the 2022 Sydney Royal Show by winning the heavyweight open steer on the hook.
Stud and commercial buyers jockeying for high credentialled bulls pushed the sale average up by $7629 on 2021 to set a new record average of $19,479 and a new top price of $64,000 at the Reiland autumn bull sale.
The main movement last week through AuctionsPlus reduced commercial offerings was for PTIC heifers, slipping back 11% in price, to average $2,713/head.
The annual WagyuEdge Conference and Tour will get underway in just under two weeks. The conference is a mecca for the global Wagyu industry examining important sections of our industry over two and half days.
The strength of the weaner cattle market continues across eastern Australia. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) is currently sitting around 1,100 c/kg, so it is critical to look after this valuable investment.
Stoney Point Performance Angus rallied support for the Angus Foundation at their recent dispersal sale, donating all proceeds of Lot 335, Stoney Point Annabel S002PV, to the Angus Foundation.
John & Bev, Andrew & Jenna McIntyre hosted their 8th Annual Sale on March 21 on-property at Chateau Limousins, Wangaratta, and interfaced with Auctions Plus.