Market Report 3rd September 2024

Cattle – 1146

Inverell penned 1146 good quality cattle similar to last sale. The regular buyers attended to varied trends with an emphasis on yearling steers to feeder competition this category selling to strong demand.  Steer weaners under 200kgs were 28c/kg dearer however heavier drafts slipped 23c/kg with a negative lapse of quality. Light weaner heifers dropped 23c/kg with both categories going to restockers. Light yearling steers to background were considerably cheaper 322c to 444c/kg. The same feeder weights were substantially dearer selling up to 402c/kg. Feeder steers under 330kgs to 25c/kg better and the medium weights also gaining 25c/kg ranging 364c to 418c/kg. Yearling heifers were generally cheaper with light backgrounders slipping 10c/kg selling 290c to 360c/kg. Medium feeders lost 27c/kg selling to 342c/kg. Medium processor heifers were dearer 308 to 340c/kg.  Heavy grown steers to process slipped 18c/kg and heavy heifers were firm to slightly dearer 310c to 340c/kg. Heavy cows were back 7c to 9c/kg 265c to 316c/kg. Bulls back 7c/kg.