Leongatha Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 19th September 2024

Total Yarding: 1,743

Commentary

There were approximately 1740 head penned representing a decrease of 2700 head week-on-week. There was a smaller field of buyers present with a couple of feeder orders absent and those present not able to operate fully as there were fewer suitable cattle on offer. All of the local agencies were represented. Quality declined with only a small sample of heavy feeder types and a larger proportion of dairy cattle and their crosses. The better end of the breeding sold at fully firm prices however the secondary types sold at prices somewhat lower in places but this was in line with quality.

The top of the weaner steers made $1,680/head for 16 Angus weighed at 380kg or 442c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $1,618/head at 370kg or 437c/kg. The top of the yearling steers made $2,380/head for 10 Angus weighed at 571kg or 417c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $1,962/head at 504kg or 389c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $1,390/head for 9 Angus weighed at 380kg or 366c/kg. The top of the yearling heifers made $1,680/head for 5 Angus weighed at 505kg or 333c/kg. There was a good selection of cows with calves at foot which sold from $1,050 to $2,825/outfit.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.