Throughput at Casino declined 29%, to 750 head. Quality was mixed, however there were several pens of well finished cattle throughout the sale. The usual buying group was present and operating in a firmer market.
Light D2 vealer steers to restockers slipped 18¢, to average 248¢/kg
Medium C2 vealer steers to slaughter fell 19¢, averaging 265¢/kg
Medium C2 vealer heifers to slaughter declined 10¢ on 234¢/kg
Medium D3 cows decreased 6¢, to average 212¢/kg
Dalby consignments decreased 39%, to 4,225 head. Quality was mixed and the market trended generally dearer week-on-week. The usual panel of buyers and processers were present, with increased restocker activity.
Light C2 yearling steers to restockers increased 4¢, to average 293¢/kg
Medium C2 yearling steers to feed improved 11¢, averaging 292¢/kg
Heavy C2 yearling steers to feeders declined 3¢, on 306¢/kg
Light D2 yearling heifers to restockers increased 14¢, averaging 237¢/kg
Light C2 Grown steers to feed, jumped 21¢, averaging 266¢/kg
Heavy D4 cows lifted 11¢, to average 249¢/kg
Leongatha yarded 1,581 head, back 34% week-on-week. There were some very good bullocks and trade cattle offered, while cows were in shorter supply. The usual buying group were present and competing in a dearer market
Heavy D3 yearling heifers increased 25¢, to average 275¢/kg
Heavy C3 grown steers improved 15¢, averaging 290¢/kg
D3 bullocks lifted 12¢, on 286¢/kg
Medium D3 manufacturing steers increased 15¢, to average 275¢/kg
E1 dairy Cows improved 42¢, averaging 163¢/kg
At the close of Wednesday’s markets:
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) settled at 521¢/kg cwt, up 3.25¢/kg cwt
Trade steers averaged 287¢, up 4¢/kg lwt
Medium steers averaged 267¢, down 1¢/kg lwt
Heavy steers averaged 274¢, back 1¢/kg lwt
Medium cows averaged 196¢, down 2¢/kg lwt
Feeder steers averaged 290¢, up 1¢/kg lwt
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Note: All yardings and prices referenced are from MLA reported saleyards
