STOCK COMMENT 683 cattle yarded at Grafton on Tuesday. Numbers were obviously reduced due to the flooding rains of last week. In the export section, bullocks and cows sold firm on last week's rates and were even better in places. The trade section of the sale saw vealers to processors ease by 5c/kg. Best of the prime vealers made 240c/kg, or rather in dollar per head terms, $550 to $600 calves. Restocker calves also followed this trend and were easier as well. After the big rains of last week producers need to be very careful with the management of pests and parasites on their farm. Laying water is a great place for bacteria and other nasties to breed. So be vigilant with weeds on your farm as well as keep an up to date approach on drenching your stock. |
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Cattle Sales every Tuesday |
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PRICE/KG |
WEIGHT |
AVERAGE PRICE |
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EXPORT BULLOCKS |
182c/kg |
618kg |
$1119/hd |
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EXPORT COWS |
156c/kg |
545kg |
$842/hd |
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EXPORT HEIFERS |
179c/kg |
445kg |
$793/hd |
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EXPORT BULLS |
172c/kg |
895kg |
$1532/hd |
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YEARLINGS |
212c/kg |
271kg |
$570/hd |
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HEAVY VEALERS |
240c/kg |
245kg |
$588/hd |
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LIGHT VEALERS |
240c/kg |
197kg |
$471/hd |
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BOBBY CALVES |
342c/kg |
103kg |
$349/hd |
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SALE FEATURES: Joe & Barb Carlton bullocks made 182c/kg, weighed 618kg and returned $1119/hd. Leo Carlton bullocks made 182c/kg, weighed 585kg and returned $1065/hd. KR & SS Woodward heifers made 179c/kg, weighed 445kg and returned $793/hd. SA Cavanagh cows made 153c/kg, weighed 523kg and returned $795/hd. J & G Dawson cows made 156c/kg, weighed 543kg and returned $842/hd. Kahuna Pty Ltd angus steers made 246c/kg, and returned $533/hd to restockers. Ken & Sue Woodward vealers made 240c/kg, weighed 216kg and returned $517/hd. Noel & Daphne Farlow angus steers made 256c/kg, and returned $597/hd to restockers. MRB & SE Hughes vealers made 240c/kg, weighed 235kg and returned $562/hd. IN & EE Heldt vealers made 240c/kg, weighed 240kg and returned $574/hd. NM Smith angus steers made 266c/kg, and returned $537/hd to restockers. NF & RL Thompson bobby calves made 318c/kg, weighed 108kg and returned $340/hd. HJ & NF Ensbey & Sons bobby calves made 320c/kg, weighed 115kg and returned $366/hd. WW Woods angus steers made 258c/kg, and returned $407/hd to restockers. AD & ML Scott vealers made 240c/kg, weighed 245kg and returned $588/hd. The next Special Store Cattle Sale is on 16th February, 2012. Commencing at 10.00am Your early bookings invited & recommended. See our web site www.farrellmccrohon.com.au for a full listing of our properties for sale. |
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Farrell McCrohon Pty Ltd is your LOCAL Stock and Station Agent |
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