Mt Compass Cattle Report

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Report Date: 16th October 2024

Total Yarding: 1,186

Commentary

Numbers increased marginally as agents offered 1186 liveweight cattle. The bulk of the yarding comprised 410 cows, 369 heifers and 355 steers. The usual trade and processor buyers were present and active with and additional feeder order from the Mid North region active throughout the sale. Competition was generally good however prices again reflected an easing trend as 2 score cattle continue to be offered in large numbers. More young cattle were on offer with most in only score 2 condition. Cows of all weights and grades were on offer and prices here also eased and reflected the overall quality presented.

Vealer steers gained 20c to 25c/kg on a better selection as they ranged from 220c to 350c however vealer heifers eased up to 15c/kg to sell from 133c to 265c/kg. Yearling steers posted a 20c/kg lift as they sold from 150c to 350c with yearling heifers easing by a similar ammount and fetching 100c to 333c/kg.

Manufacturing steers sold from 220c to 320c/kg. Grown steers eased 15c to 20c/kg as they sold from 220c to 320c with grown heifers easing 20c to 40c/kg to range from 180c to 320c/kg. Cows sold 10c to 20c/kg easier as light dairy cows sold from 149c to 165c with beef cows selling from 100c to 249c. Medium beef cows sold from 120c to 300c as dairy types ranged from 130c to 275c/kg. Heavy beef cows sold from 150c to 320c with dairy types fetching 200c to 265c/kg.

Bulls sold from 130c to 283c/kg.

Market reporter: John Traeger.