Date: Tuesday 17th April, 2018
Total Head Yarded: 641 Export: 240 Veal: 401
Comments: There was an increase in numbers this week with most categories represented. The two major export processors were in attendance which saw bullocks sell to a slightly dearer market however, there was still one cow buyer absent with most sales 10c/kg easier for heavier cows and light cows sold on parr. Restocker steers sold fully firm for the heavier end whilst light restockers and vealers once again dropped as much as 20c/kg.
| Quotations | Weights | Tops | Mostly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullocks & Steers | 550+ | 258.2 c/kg | 248 to 255 |
| Feeder Steers | 350kg+ | 275 c/kg | 260 to 270 |
| Cows | 450kg+ | 211.2 c/kg | 200 to 205 |
| Boner Cows/Meatworks | 185 c/kg | 170 to 180 | |
| Boner Cows/Re-Stockers | 350kg | 160 c/kg | 170 to 180 |
| Heifers | 400kg+ | 240 c/kg | 210 to 220 |
| Yearlings | 300kg to 380kg | N/Q | |
| Vealers/Meatworks | 200kg to 280kg | 223.2 c/kg | 215 to 220 |
| Re-stocker Steers | 200kg to 280kg | 298.2 c/kg | 280 to 290 |
| Re-stocker Heifers | 200kg to 280kg | 255 c/kg | 200 to 215 |
| Light Re-Stocker Steers | 150kg to 200kg | 275 c/kg | 260 to 270 |
| Light Re-Stocker Heifers | 150kg to 200kg | 240 c/kg | 225 to 235 |
| Bobby Calves | 70kg to 110kg | N/Q | |
| Bulls | Over 550kg | 230 c/kg | 215 to 220 |
Next Grafton Store Sale – Thursday 19th April 2018
Grafton Store Sale Market Report
Thursday 18th January 2018
There was a smaller yarding of 655 head at the first Grafton Store Cattle Sale for 2018, in a mostly quality yarding. Store bullocks and feeder steers were scarce, however there was a good run of yearling and weaner steers which were in high demand from restockers on the coastal fringe, as well as the Dorrigo and Ebor areas. Heifers sold to reduced rates, which is the general trend in most selling centres at the present time. There was a good yarding of 100 cows and calves which sold slightly cheaper compared to Decembers sale, but there were still a lot of units making $1,200 – $1,500 each.
Sale Highlight include:
Matthew McGuren sold Brahman Cross Steers 288.2c/kg averaged 472.5kg – $1,361.75 p/hd
M & B Mulhearn sold Angus Cross Steers 332.2c/kg averaged 338.3kg – $1,123.94 p/hd
Gordonbrook sold Simmental Cross Steers 340.2c/kg averaged 289.6kg – $985.27 p/hd
D Corfe sold Angus Steers 390.2c/kg averaged 232kg – $905.26 p/hd, also sold Angus Steers 422.2c/kg weighed 185kg – $781.07 p/hd
TJ Bartlett sold Angus/Limousin Cross Steers 370.2c/kg averaged 204kg – $755.21 p/hd
Toorooka Partnership sold Santa Cross Heifers 292.2c/kg averaged 283.3kg – $827.90 p/hd
WD & CJ Cooper sold Brangus Cows & Calves – $1,800 per unit
Colin Green sold Brahman Cross Cows & Calves – $1,460 per unit
MA & SV Lloyd sold Angus Cross Cows & Calves – $1,400 per unit
The next Grafton Store Cattle Sale will be held Thursday 15th February.