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NRLX MARKET REPORT

WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 2 JUNE

Agents yarded a total of 1,241 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 31 May. The yarding of young cattle consisted of vealers and weaners, along with a few pens of yearlings. Quality of the young cattle varied with some well presented steers and heifers through the sale, however there was also a fair number of light plain cattle offered.

Cow prices saw a slight drop on last week averaging 176c/kg and reaching a top price of 220c/kg. Heifer prices averaged 212c/kg and $490 with a top of 302c/ kg and $1,183.

Bull prices were cheaper with 11 head sold averaging 184c/kg and $1,230. Steer prices averaged 282c/kg and $701 with a top of 400c/kg and $1,254. A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 248c/kg and reached a top of 268c/kg.

T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 2 June with 2,157 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 400c/kg and averaged 312c/kg and $829 whilst heifers reached a top of 304c/kg and averaged 242c/kg and $608. Cows reached a top price of $1,700 whilst cows & calves topped their market at $2,425. PTIC heifers reached a top of $2,425.

Ray White Rural will hold a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 9 June. Bookings are welcome!