Mt Barker Cattle Sale Report
Report Date: 19th September 2024
Total Yarding: 1,040
Commentary
Numbers were down for a total yarding of 1040 mixed quality cattle. Young cattle dominated the numbers with the majority presented in store condition. Pricing fluctuated with quality lines selling well while the very plain cattle were harder to move. Processor cattle trended up with some quality, well finished pens offered. Prime heavy cows and bulls gained with demand.
Weaner steers sold from 230c to 408c and heifers made from 192c to 338c /kg. Yearling steers sold from 300c to 370c while the heifers made 190c to 340c quality dependent.
Grown steers weighing over 600kg made 294c while weights under 600kg returned 290c and lighter weights sold from 306c to 340c/kg.
Grown heifers weighing under 540kg made from 200c to 320c and heavier weights sold for 285c /kg.
Heavy cows gained selling from 190c to 240c, medium weights sold for 202c while stores made from 150c to 200c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 170c to 224c while live export picked up the lighter weights from 180c to 210c /kg. Cow and calves offered made from $1350 to $1750 per unit.
Tracey Kilner–NLRS
