Muchea Cattle Report
Report Date: 31th March 2025
Total Yarding: 845
Commentary
Similar Numbers to last week however good runs of bigger and better framed yearlings were presented today. Not all buyers were bidding but those that were provided strong competition. Weaner steers remained in line with last weeks gains while weaner heifers lifted another 20c/kg. Yearling steers also were in demand gaining 15/20c as well as yearling heifers, up another 10/15c/kg. Cows are holding firm on recent gains while Shipping bulls were conservative and heavy bulls remained equal.
Weaner steers in store condition were selling from 200c to 240c and with more fat cover sold from 242c to a top of 348c/kg. Most Lightweight weaner heifers under 280kg were picked up by live export ranging from 180c to 254c and heavier heifers enjoyed competition from all sectors to realize 336c/kg. Light framed store yearling steers sold from 248c to 280c and with more weight and cover sold to a top of 368c/kg. Lighter yearling heifers were making 120c to 240c while better heifers returned 262c to 338c/kg.
Grown steers were in demand selling from 280c to 328c while grown heifers made 202c to 280c/kg. Very plain cows started from 20c to 148c while better framed store cows sold from 150c to 184c/kg. Medium cows returned 190c to 220c and prime cows topped at 256c/kg.
Shipping bulls ranged from 175c to 260c and slaughter bulls returned 150c to 254c/kg.
Terry Birkin MLA.
