TRLX Tamworth Cattle Report

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Report Date: 24th February 2025

Total Yarding: 2,709

Commentary

Tamworth penned 2709 good quality cattle an increase of 610. Heavy well finished cows topped at 325c/kg however the overall average for the heavy cows was only 8c to 10c/kg above last week’s result. The regular buyers attended to a market that saw most feeder types slightly cheaper on the last sale solid competition.

Pens of weaner steers 345c to 365c/kg to backgrounders with the heifer portion lifting slightly 302c to 330c/kg. Light yearling steers to background sold to 378c/kg while the feeders slipped 5c/kg. Medium feeders were firm to only slightly dearer while similar background steers sold to 384c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed lifted 14c/kg and heavy processing steers made to 371c/kg. Light heifers to restock were cheaper. Medium weight feeder heifers lifted 19c/kg and heavy processors marginally cheaper selling to 318c/kg.

Heavy grown heifers also cheaper selling 284c to 315c/kg. Restocker cows made to 278c/kg and medium weights to process 172c to 264c/kg. Very heavy cows 300c to 325c/kg and three score cows slightly dearer 250c to 300c/kg.

Stephen Adams MLA