Scone Cattle Report

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Report Date: 16th April 2024

Total Yarding: 1,211

Commentary

A big spike in numbers saw agents yard 1211 cattle up a whopping 457 head on last week. Cow numbers more than doubled to yard around 130, there were more yearlings with weight on offer this week, the the balance being weaner steers and heifers. Not all of the regular buyers were in attendance as with politics a week is a long time in the cattle industry with all categories trending cheaper, a big reversal from last week’s trends.

Re-stocker steer weaners made from 195c to 410c/kg dropping sharply by 14c to 45c/kg with the well-bred Angus types least affected. Re-stocker heifer weaners saw similar losses trading between 180c and 308c/kg. The best B muscle butcher calf over 330kg made 302c/kg.

Increased numbers of medium weight yearling steers to the lot feeders saw a decline of 9c/kg making from 258c to 368c/kg over 400kg saw much bigger falls selling between 264c and 360c/kg with a noted drop off in interest on the crossbreeds. Medium weight yearling heifers destined for the grain bin back by 24c to 32c/kg and selling from 220c to 296c/kg.

Light cows dropped 50c/kg selling from 140c to 208c/kg could have been worse if not for the help of a re-stocking order whilst the heavy prime 3 and 4 score cows slipped 36c/kg selling from 205c to 226c/kg. The positive of the day were heavy Bulls to be dearer by 6c to 15c/kg making from 222c to 236c/kg.

Market Operator Angus Barlow.