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A TOTAL of 367 cattle came forward in what was another strong market. However, the quality of the entire yarding was not as good as in previous weeks.
A large run of good quality veal and young cattle came forward. The top vealer reached $3 per kilo, holding fully firm to last Tuesday.
Heavy steers were in good supply and condition was good. Prices were excellent, with the top steer reaching $2.94 cents per kilo, also holding firm.
Medium to heavy steers were in good supply as well. The top steer reached $2.96 per kilo. A large yarding of excellent quality cows came forward. The top cow reached $2.20 per kilo, eight to 10 cents dearer than the previous market.
A very good run of bulls came through the yards this week. The top bull reached $2.28, also eight to 10 cents dearer than last week.
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 $2.94
Steers medium/heavy 420kg to 490kg sold to $2.96
Steer veal heavy over 400kg sold to $3.00
Steer veal medium 320kg to 390kg sold to $3.00
Heifers veal 420kg to 490kg sold to $3.00
Heifer veal 320kg to 390kg sold to $3.00
Beef cows sold to $2.20
Bulls sold to $2.28
AVERAGES
BULLOCKS & STEERS
TW Harrington - Fosterville $1611.35
Lombardy - Elmore $1469.82
A & S Butler - Heathcote $1373.40
P Hanscha - Epsom $1336.50
A,E,L & D Strawhorn - Elmore $1033.62
VEALERS
Lombardy - Elmore $1377.50
R Hickson - Toolleen $1373.60
P Gaudion - Lockwood Sth $1266.30
Western Vale Farms - Axedale $1265.40
Merrifield Partners - Raywood $1196.80
JGC P/L - Rochester $1091.20
J Wild - Strathfieldsaye $1054.50
F Hill - Heathcote $882.00
A,E,L & D Strawhorn - Elmore $854.48
A Read - Barnadown $801.32
COWS
GK & BA Clark - Llanelly $1632.31
A Robertson - Lockwood $1539.62
P & L Hoching - Kamarooka $1516.49
R Truscott - Strathfieldsaye $1444.38
C & K Hetherton - Yarraberb $1371.29
JGC P/L - Rochester $1335.78
B Mercieca - Kyneton $1034.64
G Broad - Durham Ox $975.24
HEIFERS
P Hokins - Guildford $1669.23
BULLS
GK & BA Clark - Llanelly $2222.16