SELX Yass Cattle Report

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Report Date: 25th June 2024

Total Yarding: 851

Commentary

Medium weight feeder steers reached 410c, and weaner steers returning to the paddock topped at 428c/kg, were the only highlights as other categories sold to cheaper trends, for the 888 fair to good quality cattle. Well finished cattle to process were in limited supply, and there were 250 plainer quality cows.

Yearlings to suit the trade were up to 15c cheaper, quality related, selling from 275c to 358c/kg. Feeder cattle were significantly dearer, with the medium weight steers making from 280c to 410c, and the best heifers to feed made 328c, to average 312c/kg. Well-bred weaner steers attracted strong competition from both the restockers and feedlot buyers, resulting in price gains of up to 40c, selling from 285c to 428c/kg. The heifer portion was price unchanged, ranging from 180c to 310c/kg.

With two Southern export buyers absent, saw heavy grown cattle much cheaper. Grown steers made from 245c to 340c, and heifers sold from 180c to 304c/ kg. Leaner cows were firm, reaching 285c, and heavy prime cows were up to 40c cheaper, topping at 304c/kg. Heavy bulls to process ranged from 140c to 240c/kg.
David Kent Market Reporter