There was an increased yarding of plain light cattle however there were a few well finished supplementary fed pens available.

The usual buyers were present and competing in a cheaper market that reflected the quality offered.

Yearling steers to processors held firm to sell from 276c to 289c/kg. Those to feed were 5c/kg easier.

Light weight steers sold from 260c to 298c and medium weights made from 232c to 301c/kg.

The heifer portion to processors were 4c to 8c cheaper, selling from 235c to 283c/kg.

Those to feed sold from 194c to 267c and restockers paid from 180c to 253c/kg for the lighter plain types.

Numbers remained steady at Tuesday’s sheep and lamb sale though lamb numbers showed a decrease.

Lamb quality was fair with good numbers of well finished and grain assisted lambs penned along with the plainer lighter types.

The usual buyers were present and competing in a steady market.

Light lambs held firm selling from $106 to $120/head. Trade weights were firm to $3 easier with prices ranging from $123 to $150/head.

Heavy and extra heavy weights were also firm to $3 cheaper.

Heavy lambs sold from $143 to $158 and extra heavy weights receiving from $154 to $219/head.

Carcase prices averaged from 593c to 623c/kg cwt. 

Mutton numbers increased and quality was similar to previous sales. 

Market information thanks to Meat and Livestock Australia’s National Livestock Reporting Service.