The Northern Rivers Times Rural News Edition Edition 102

Recent Cattle Market Reports

CASINO

NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 17 June

Agents yarded a total of 2,468 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 15 June. Once again young cattle made up a large percentage of the yarding while there was a good penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of weaners along with several pens of light yearlings. Quality was generally plain conditioned cattle, however, there was several runs of well bred cattle throughout the sale.

Cow prices saw a drop this week averaging 317c/kg

and reaching a top price of 388c/kg. Lighter heifers up to 250kg were easier again averaging 541c/kg and topping their category at 696c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg saw an increase averaging 473c/kg and reaching a top of 620c/kg.

Bull prices held firm this week with 32 head sold averaging averaging 325c/kg and 600kg. Steer prices took a fall with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 598c/kg and reaching a top price of 804c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 527c/kg and topped their market at 688c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 389c/kg.

Vealer prices were back again this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 584c/kg and reaching a top of 800c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged

534c/kg with a top price of 654c/kg.

George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 17 June with 2,913 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 820c/kg and averaged 667c/kg and 229kg whilst heifers reached a top of 780c/kg and averaged 606c/kg and 215kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,440 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at $4,200. A small number of bulls sold on the day reached a top of $4,000.

Ramsey & Bulmer will hold their annual Casino Bull & Female Sale this Friday 24 June with a selection of top-quality Hereford & Santa Gertrudis stud bulls and females on offer. Catalogues are available from the Ramsey & Bulmer and NRLX office.