Casino Cattle Report
Report Date: 12th February 2025
Total Yarding: 1,190
Commentary
There was a few less cattle yarded this week for a total of 1,050 head with numbers down in all classes of cattle. Quality of the young cattle was fairly mixed with several pens of well bred weaner steers and heifers, however there was a larger number of plainer type cattle through the sale this week.
The market varied considerably, with restocker weaner steers selling 20c cheaper with quality and weight being a factor in prices. The restocker weaner steers sold from 260c to 396c, to average 345c/kg for the medium weights. Restocker weaner heifers were less affected selling from 246c to 320c/kg. Trade veal saw little change ranging from 250c to 286c/kg. Restocker and background yearling steers sold from 250c to 356c/kg.
There was several pens of well finished grown steers that sold to a strong market, ranging from 290c to 342c/kg. There was also a good run of grown heifers offered which reached a top price of 327c/kg. The improved quality yarding of cows sold 10c to 15c dearer with 3 score medium weights averaging 259c, while 4 score heavy cows sold from 275c to 296c/kg.
Report compiled by
Doug Robson
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