Market Report 17 September 2024

Cattle – 1053

Inverell penned 1053 head similar to last sale however quality was mixed and had a negative affect to some categories. Most regular buyers attended and operated although cow buyers were limited. This did not negate the cow market which sold to slightly dearer trends.  Well bred drafts of light steers to background sold to strong demand 406c to 424c/kg. With the results of plainer types through that category the trends were up to 36c/kg cheaper. Medium backgrounders and feeders sold to dearer trends with background steers to 7c/kg better and similar weight feeders gaining 4c/kg 328c to 398c/kg. Light restocker heifers shed 8c/kg however there were positive trends for heavier background heifers which gained 5c/kg. Medium feeders slipped 5c/kg as did the heavy feeders losing 13c/kg.  Heavy grown steers shed 16c/kg conversely similar heifers were slightly dearer to sell to 330c/kg. Heavy cows gained 2c to 5c/kg to top at 322c/kg. Cows back to the paddock considerably dearer gaining up to 33c/kg. Heavy bulls resulted in a rise of 3c/kg to top at 316c/kg.