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Numbers decreased to 1581 at Monday's cattle sale though quality continues to be very mixed. There were some good pens of finished cattle offered, along with a supply of plainer lighter types. The usual buyers were present and competing in a market that was stronger for finished lines but eased on plainer types.
Well finished yearling steers to processors attracted strong competition increasing 6c/kg. Middle weights sold from 253c to 316c while heavy weights sold from 250c to 338c/kg. Those to feed eased 10c with light weights selling from 235c to 250c. Heavier lines sold from 250c to 289c/kg.
The heifer portion to processors held steady, receiving from 230c to 295c for medium weights and 208c to 310c/kg for heavy weights. Middle weight heifers to feed ranged from 190c to 260c/kg. Heavy steers and bullocks were limited making a top of 338c/kg. Grown heifers were in short supply and sold up to 288c/kg.
Numbers eased slightly to 30400 at Tuesday's lamb and sheep sale, though lamb numbers remained fairly steady. 9,350 new season lambs were penned with quality similar to previous sales.
Light new season lambs slid from $142 to $156/head. Trade weights were firm to $3 easier with prices ranging from $156 to $199/head. Heavier lambs received from $193 to $228/head. Carcase prices averaged from 818c to 854c/kg cwt. Old trade weight lambs sold from $148 to $176/head. Heavy weights received from $192 to $233/head. Extra heavy weights were $6 cheaper selling from $234 to $278/head.
Mutton numbers decreased and quality also reduced slightly with an increased percentage of lighter sheep penned. Merinos made up the majority of the offering with cheaper prices, particularly on heavier lines.
