Roma Store numbers increased 55%, to 7,831 head, with a large amount drawn from western districts. The usual buyers were in attendance and operated across all classes. Feeder operators and export processors competed directly on medium and heavy grown steers, resulting in a dearer price trend.
Throughput at CTLX increased 9%, to 1,525 head, with a mixed level of quality offered. Not all the usual buyers competed. Prime trade cattle, grown steers and bullocks were in limited supply. A reasonable offering of cows were seen and most young cattle sold to similar rates.
NVLX Wodonga consignments decreased 20%, to 1,200 head. Quality improved week-on-week across all categories, with a better selection of supplementary fed and crop finished yearlings on offer. The usual combination of domestic and export buyers were in operation, but demand noticeably weakened for the limited supply of grown steers and bullocks.
At the close of Tuesday’s markets:
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Note: All yardings and prices referenced are from MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) reported saleyards.