Cows up to 25c higher

There were approximately 1600 export and 500 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 1500 head, as producers responded to last week’s softening in demand.
The usual buying group was present and competing in a firm trade sale, dearer for the export grades.
There was a good supply of vealers suited to the trade, with prices firm to slightly easier. Yearling trade steers were in short supply, with a handful selling dearer while the heifer portion sold closer to firm.
The 1000 steers and bullocks held some excellent quality and competition was strong as the grown steers and bullocks gained 5c to 7c/kg on most sales.
The crossbred manufacturing steers lifted 8c, while the Friesian portion improved 14c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold 15c/kg dearer.
Cows were keenly sought after as a new southern processor entered the market in a small way, with prices improving 20c to 25c/kg on most sales. Heavy weight bulls lifted 19c to 25c/kg.
The vealers sold from 200c to 230c/kg. The limited selection of yearling trade steers made between 212c and 236c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 188c and 218c/kg.
Grown steers made from 215c to 230c/kg. Bullocks sold from 211c to 230c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks made between 208c and 223c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold between 185c and 215c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 183c and 200c, with the crossbred portion from 194c to 216c/kg.
Most light and medium weight cows sold from 130c to 150c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 170c and 193c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold between 182c and 230c/kg.
The next sale draw – February 2, 4 & 5: 1. Rodwells, 2. Elders, 3. David Phelan, 4. SEJ, 5. Alex Scott & Staff 6. Landmark. Next sheep sale Wednesday, February 11 at 1pm.

Good investment: SEJ’s Paul Wilson, left, chats with buyer Warren Redmond of Inverloch.

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Posted by Sarah Vella on Feb 3 2015. Filed under Rural News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry