Casino Cattle Report

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Report Date: 19th February 2025

Total Yarding: 1,700

Commentary

Cow numbers doubled and there was a larger penning of young cattle in a yarding of 1,700 head, which was a increase of 510. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of vealers and weaners, along with a few pens of yearlings offered. Quality was mixed with several pens of well bred steers and heifers, however there was also a fair number of plainer type cattle through the sale.

Prices varied considerably depending on weight and breed, with increaded weight in manny of the young cattle this week. The market regained most of last weeks loss with restocker weaner steers selling from 268c to 410c, with the medium weight steers averaging 363c/kg. Restocker weaner heifers sold from 220c to 354c/kg. Yearling steers to restock and background sold from 270c to 400c, while yearling heifers ranged from 266c to 298c/kg. Trade yearling heifers reached a top price of 376c/kg.

The good yarding of heavy grown steers were 10c to 15c dearer selling from 316c to 356c/kg. The run of grown heifers sold to a strong market ranging from 270c to 317c/kg. The larger yarding of cows consisted of several consignments of high yielding heavy weights which attracted keen demand from processors to be 10c to 15c/kg dearer in places. Medium weight 2 score cows sold from 210c to 265c, while 3 score medium weights averaged 273c and heavy cows ranged from 280c to 310c/kg. Heavy bulls also sold to a dearer market reaching a top price of 296c/kg.

Report compiled by
Doug Robson.