Mt Compass Cattle Report

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Report Date: 19th February 2025

Total Yarding: 1,281

Commentary

Numbers increased again this week as agents offered 1281 liveweight cattle. While C and D muscle cattle continue to be offered in large numbers the better end of all classes on offer were better conditioned than has been seen for some time. The usual trade and processor buyers were present and active along with feeders and stronger restocker competition in a much stronger market.

Vealer steers and heifers lifted 5c to 20c/kg as steers sold from 261c to 375c with heifers fetching 240c to 365c/kg. Yearling steers and heifers gained up to 20c/kg with steers selling from 269c to 367c as heifers ranged from 239c to 339c/kg.

Manufacturing steers sold from 220c to 350c with grown steers and heifers gaining 15c to 20c/kg as steers sold from 265c to 367c with heifers fetching 200c to 353c/kg.
A good selection of cows sold up to 30c/kg dearer as light beef cows ranged from 167c to 263c with dairy breeds selling from 143c to 157c/kg. Medium beef cows sold from 180c to 295c as dairy types ranged from 140c to 230c. Heavy beef cows sold from 261c to 351c with dairy types fetching 200c to 239c/kg. Bulls sold from 160c to 317c/kg.

Market reporter: John Traeger.