The wet weather hasn’t had a negative impact on store prices because there are very few quality cattle available, so prices have continued to be very strong for this time of year.
The best prime steers, 537-735kg, sold for $1460-$2030 other steers, 408-525kg, $1120-1320. Small R1 steers, 186kg, made $600.
Good prime heifers, 496-559kg, traded at $1320-$1500, other 2-year heifers, 405-500kg, $1080-$1190. Medium R1 heifers, 160-222kg, earned $550-$625, small heifers, 132kg, $485.
Boner cows, 455-646kg, returned $920-$1395, light boners 410kg, $680.
Bulls, 405-495kg, traded at $950-$1090.