Yearling steers to processors were firm to 2c better to make from 267c to 295c/kg. Those to feed were also firm to 3c/kg better.

Light and middle weights sold from 290c to 335c and heavy weights received from 260c to 305c/kg. The heifer portion to processors lifted 8c to 10c on a better offering to make between 250c and 318c/kg. Those to feed were limited and reached 292c/kg for light weights.

Heavy steers and bullocks sold from 260c to 274c/kg. Grown heifers received from 230c to 250c/kg. A small yarding of cows sold from 195c to 220c/kg for heavy weights.

The final sheep and lamb sale for 2017 saw numbers fall with both lamb and mutton showing the decrease. Lamb quality was similar to that of previous sales with both well finished and plainer lambs penned. The usual buyers were present and competing in a dearer market.

A few lines of new season lambs sold from $153 to $193/head for trade and export lambs. Trade weight old lambs were $3 to $5 better with prices ranging from $125 to $163/head.

Heavy and extra heavy weight lambs were $6 to $7/head better. Heavy lambs sold from $155 to $169 and extra heavy weights ranged from $155 to $239/head. Carcase prices averaged from 638c to 680c/kg.

Merino ewes sold from $105 to $133/head. Crossbred ewes ranged from $102 to $136 and Dorper ewes sold from $95 to $112/head. 

MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Agency