Impressive draft of local cattle

A large crowd assembled for the second combined agents Monaro weaner sale of 2023 with more favourable conditions.

Held last month, the sale was conducted by Elders, Nutrien Ag abd Boller & Co where 3853 cattle were yarded with a breakup of 2642 steers and 1207 heifers. The vendor and agents combined to put one of best draft of calves seen. There were 82 eager bidders registered to compete on this exceptional draft of local cattle. Buyers came from far and wide, with most of the cattle ending up in the Riverina, western NSW, Central West NSW and South and East Gippsland.

With a favourable condition on the Monaro over the last 12 months, weight and quality of weaners was exceptional with plenty of spring calves weighing over 300kgs. The early spring drop steers topped at $1570, with most of the top draft of steers making from $1300 to $1450 making between $4.20 to 4.80kg. This sale there was a smaller run of yearling steers from approximately 14-18 months of age with the top pen making $2000 with most of the run making from $1500 to $1760.

The top end of the Heifers continued the trend with strong demand from the locals securing some very good qualities females with the top pen making $1390, with the majority making $900 to $1200.

Elders, Nutrien Ag and Boller & Co thanked all vendors for their support and congratulated them on a wonderful line up of cattle.