Market Report 5 September 2023

Cattle– 1076
There were similar numbers penned to total 1076 cattle for Inverell. Continuation of dry weather resulted in crop assisted cattle being sold early. Drafts of plainer conditioned young cattle sold under 150c/kg liveweight. One processor absent affecting the cow and bull market. Regular buyers competed on restocker and feeder sales to subdued trends. Light weaner steers sold to restockers on a dearer basis of 5c/kg. Conversely similar description heifers sold to a cheaper trend of 19c/kg. Light steers to feed on were considerably cheaper to 238c/kg. Medium weight steers to the feeders were much cheaper as much as 38c/kg. Light heifers slipped 49c/kg with medium weights making 180 to 238c/kg. Heavy yearling heifers to feed only marginally cheaper back 3c/kg. Heavy grown steers to feed on a short term basis 165 to 268c/kg and grown heifers to process 155 to 225c/kg. Medium weight cows back 7c/kg with heavy weights most affected back 11c/kg to top at 208c/kg. Heavy bulls missed the extra buyer and were cheaper to sell 140 to 216c/kg.
05/09/2023