Cattle Market Report

530 cattle were sold through the ring at the Ian Weir & Son Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

Most classes of cattle sold to a slightly cheaper trend but sellers were happy with the results considering the local grass conditions at the moment.

Heavy cows sold from $3.25 to $3.68 per kilo depending on condition.  Chris and Margaret Paddon's Angus off Rous topped at $2,395.  Medium cows ranged from $2.80 to $3.20 per kilo and most lightweights range from $1.80 to $2.60 per kilo.

Weaner steers were mainly of secondary quality.  The better lines fetch from $4.50 to $5.20 per kilo.  Mark McAnnelly's black Simmental x steers off Bexhill sold for $4.88 per kilo, a return of $1,457.  Secondary steers sold from $3.80 to $4.50 per kilo.  Plain quality and bull calves sold from $2.70 to $3.40 per kilo.

Most of the weaner heifers this week sold in the $3.40 to $4.00 per kilo range with the odd line fetching $4.15 per kilo.  Secondary lines and lightweights ranged from $2.50 to $3.20 per kilo.

The sale was conducted by George & Fuhrmann incorporating Ian Weir & Son. The next sale at the Lismore Saleyards will be on 28th October 2025.

Don't forget the Lismore Show is on this week.  The fat steer judging and sale is on Thursday afternoon.