
OFF THE RAILS
By Glenn Weir
Cattle Market Report
Despite heavy rain 460 cattle were sold at Ian Weir & Sons' Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 1st July. Except for a few good cows and excellent lines of weaner steers it was a typical winter yarding with the majority of cattle in store condition.
The few heavy prime cows on offer sold from $2.70 to $2.80 per kilo. Paul and Helen McInnes' Charolais cows sold at $2.74 for a return of $1,919. Jeff Greber's Charolais cross cow sold at $2.78 for a return of $1,863. Secondary cows ranged from $2.30 to $2.60 per kilo. Cows light in condition ranged from $1.50 to $2.30 per kilo depending on age and potential.
Weaner steers were cheaper than the good Lismore sale of 2 weeks ago, but a few lines of good quality Charolais x Santa bucked the trend. Gary and Maria Tully's line sold at $4.02 per kilo for returns of $1,181. The Linton's Charolais cross fetched $1,182. Nowland Trading's good Angus steers sold at $4.06 per kilo for returns of $853. There were a lot of lighter steers that will take a bit of time and feed to get going that ranged from $2.30 to $3.30 per kilo.
Heifer buyers were very selective with the better lines ranges from $3.20 to $3.62 per kilo. The Rucker family's Limousins topping at $3.62 per kilo. Off quality and lightweights ranged from $1.80 to $2.70 per kilo.
Upcoming Sales
Lismore Saleyards
Saturday 12th July - Breeder Sale
Tuesday 15th July - meatworks and weaner cattle
Please book in any cattle you wish to sell
Kevin 0427 653 450
Glenn 0427 299 104
Neil 0410 451 000
Dick 0413 337 668
Mark 0400 655 228
Mitch 0402 119 068
Luke 0449 100 426
