Leongatha cattle market emerging as insulated amid dry conditions
Steers and heifers might have sold $100 a head less than at previous markets, but green feed and strong throughput is sheltering the region from volatility.
Store Cattle Sales
Demand softer at Ballarat but weaners to 415c/kg
Prices for weaners were reasonable at the Ballarat store cattle sale with one vendor saying he was pleased, despite “one of the hardest seasons we’ve ever seen”.
‘We’re rapt’: Prices 20-30c/kg above expectations at Hamilton
It’s not often buyers and sellers both walk away happy after a store sale, but there were winners on both sides today. Read the full sale report.
Unlikely bright spot at Wodonga cattle sale
A lack of widespread rain is impacting cattle demand but there was an unexpected surprise at Wodonga’s store cattle sale on Thursday.
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Wodonga cattle defy the dry
The crowd wasn’t big but a clear trend emerged at Wodonga’s store cattle sale today, in a first for the sale yard. See the full sale recap and pictures of all the action.
Calves top $1560 at Yea
The feature sale of 4000 spring drop calves saw the odd price creep over 400c/kg, with selling agents quoting the sale as much dearer than the centre’s recent sale.
$46,000 top at Hereford national show
It’s the premium sale for Hereford breeders yet a $46,000 top belied tough trading conditions for vendors.
Store cattle prices defy the dry at Hamilton
A major commission buyer, processors and domestic feedlots pushed up rates for steers at the Western District sale today. See the full sale recap.
Steer prices converge amid dry autumn
Dry autumn weather means less than 10c/kg is now separating categories of steers, a rare occurrence according to agents.
NLRS launches new national cattle indicator
The most significant cattle monitor in two decades has been launched by the National Livestock Reporting Service, covering cattle sold anywhere in Australia.
Feedlot buyers help keep prices afloat at Yea
Feedlot and commission buyers stepped up at Yea on Friday, dominating the lead laneways of both steers and heifers.
Feeder market strong at Leongatha
Angus feeder steers were in demand at the Leongatha store cattle sale. See the break down of prices for steers and heifers.
Report: Season fears rob confidence at Wodonga
Only 1100 cattle were yarded at the Wodonga store sale but some were passed in as the wait for the autumn break continues.
Long trip worth the journey for top bull at Holbrook
Two multi-vendor and one stand alone bull sale have delivered mixed results in the past week. See the sale recaps.
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