CTLX Cattle Report

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Report Date: 17th January 2025

Total Yarding: 1,737

Commentary

Numbers eased to a yarding of 1737 cattle. Quality was good with medium to heavyweight weaners making up much of the yarding of mostly Angus and Angus X types. There was strong demand throughout the sale, steers selling firm to dearer, while heifers saw the biggest increases.

Light weaner steers reached $1000 or 526c, and medium weight steers ranged from $920 to $1320/head, averaging 490c/kg. Heavy weaner steers reached $1540/head. Lightweight weaner heifers reached $800/head, topping at 513c/kg. Medium weight heifers sold from $500 to $995, averaging 380c/kg and heavy weaner heifers topped at $1405/head. Yearling steers sold to $1680, or 390c, and yearling heifers made $1320/head, or 326c/kg.

Cow and calf units reached $2600, most selling over $2000/unit. PTIC cows made $1860/head and a Hereford 3 in 1 unit sold to $2570/unit.

Market reporter, Angus Williams