Cattle prices increase by up to $300 at Yea
Tariff announcements have failed to influence the immediate store market, as prices have soared $200-$300 at Yea in Victoria’s North East.
Store Cattle Sales
Uneasy market: steer average drops 13c/kg at Wodonga
Buyers were ‘not prepared to stick their neck out’ on Thursday as restockers await rain and potential US tariff moves. See the full sale report.
Heavy steers up, weaners down across monster offering
A massive yarding of more than 6000 cattle at Mortlake in Victoria’s Western District attracted good buying support, despite the dry conditions in the region.
Light calves head north
Northern buyers stepped in to buy at Wodonga, pushing lightweight calves above 400c/kg.
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Wodonga store sale records ‘brighter’ prices
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Cow and calf influx at Ballarat feature sale
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Vendors hope for more at Wangaratta
Wangaratta saleyards has drawn 5500 cattle at its blue ribbon sale on Friday. See the prices, photos and vendors’ commentary.
Dry season takes a toll at Leongatha
Cheaper prices meant good buying for restockers at the Leongatha store sale, but vendors took a hit due to the dry conditions. See the sale report.
‘Phenomenal’ quality at Yea
Angus and Hereford weaner steers scarcely tipped below 400 cents a kilogram at Yea, with “phenomenal” quality and a large backgrounding order. See the sale recap.
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Best weaners make 400c/kg at Wangaratta
Northern buyers were active at the Wangaratta store cattle sale, helping underpin solid prices leading into the Christmas break.
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