Short week affects numbers at Warwick Cattle Sale
THE short working week reduced numbers at the Warwick Cattle Sale to less than half of the previous week's level, at 629 head, down 788.
A fair panel of buyers were present, however one major exporter was not operating.
Lightweight yearling steers to restockers sold to stronger competition.
Medium-weight yearling steers to feed were marginally dearer, while heavyweight yearling steers to feed averaged 12c/kg better.
Lightweight yearling heifers were in demand and medium-weight yearling heifers to the trade averaged 7c/kg dearer.
A small selection of heavy grown steers to export slaughter lifted in price by 12c/kg.
Cows were generally 5-6c/kg less, with plain-condition lines the least affected.
Lightweight yearling steers returning to the paddock sold at 315c, with sales to 334.2c/kg.
Yearling steers in the 280-330kg range to feed or background made to 380.2c to average 313c/kg.
Medium-weight yearling steers to feed averaged 294c and made to 315.2c/kg.
Heavyweight yearling steers to feed mostly sold for 290c, with some to 299.2c/kg.
Lightweight yearling heifers to feed or background averaged 289c, with a small sample to restockers reaching 306.2c/kg.
A small selection of B-muscle yearling heifers to the trade made to 331.2c and the plain-condition lines to feed averaged 266c and made to 284.2c/kg.
Meat and Livestock Australia national livestock reporting service
