NUMBERS were once again very similar to the previous week, with 403 coming forward.
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The quality was excellent and the competition remained very strong.
An excellent run of veal and young cattle came forward.
The top vealer reached $2.52 per kilo, holding fully firm to five cents dearer than last week.
Heavy steers were in good supply and condition was very good. Prices were fully firm, with the top steer reaching $2.35.
Medium to heavy steers were in good supply as well. The top steer reached $2.48 per kilo, also holding fully firm.
A smaller yarding of excellent quality cows came forward.
The top cow reached $1.97 per kilo, remaining fully firm to four cents dearer.
Due to Lifetime Traceability scanning, cattle must be delivered to the saleyards by 9pm. All cattle must carry a NLIS ear tag before being transported.
QUOTES
Steers heavy over 500kg sold to$2.35
Steers medium/heavy 420kg to 490kg sold to $2.48
Trade steers 370kg to 410kg sold to $2.47
Steer veal heavy over 400kg sold to $2.52
Steer veal medium 320kg to 390kg sold to $2.48
Heifers 420kg to 490kg sold to $2.30
Heifer veal 320kg to 390kg sold to $2.35
Heifer veal light 260kg to 310kg sold to $2.30
Beef cows sold to $1.97
AVERAGES
BULLOCKS & STEERS
Howell Contractors - Ampitheatre $1896.46
P Swift - Harcourt $1354.50
R Everitt - Harcourt $1276.50
RW Collins - Calivil $1166.00
I,R & B McKenzie - Elmore $1160.32
Lombardy - Elmore $1142.40
LB & GJ Stewart - Newbridge $1107.25
JGC P/L - Rochester $1046.25
K McGrath - Longlea $1036.80
K McGlinn - Longlea $1036.80
VEALERS
J & R Roberts - Axedale $1156.40
M Carson - Prairie $1112.45
IL & SA Simmie - Elmore $1071.60
Lombardy - Elmore $1024.24
P Gaudion - Lockwood South $1012.50
W Mannes & Sons - Emu Creek $980.50
LB Wild - Strathfieldsaye $978.75
T & D Telford - Walmer $962.22
RW Collins - Calivil $956.80
Collins Past - Calivil $922.20
Pitson Hopegrange $918.40
P Kortum - Elmore $908.50
R Morris - Epsom $893.00
R Everitt - Harcourt $856.80
D Main - Bamawn $846.00
K McGlinn - Longlea $832.50
D English - Goornong $737.30
COWS
R Morris - Epsom $1835.24
D English - Goornong $1227.60
Garavale - Kyneton $1223.01
JGC P/L - Bagshot $918.40
HEIFERS
JGC P/L -Rochester $1091.80
M Carson - Prairie $965.70
D Main - Bawawm $821.82
BULLS
Paramount Limousines - Barwon Heads $2500.00
Garavale - Kyneton $1701.68