Numbers declined marginally due to the larger offering the previous week and the anticipation of rain.

Secondary cattle were well supplied, with lot feeder competition very strong across all well-bred lines above 400kg.

Yearling heifers and steers suitable for the trade were in reasonable numbers, however there were once again limited supplies of supplementary fed or crop finished stock.

Grown steers and bullocks were in reasonable supply, while cow numbers decreased slightly.

The usual group of export and domestic buyers were operating, along with a few extra orders for secondary cattle.

This week bull prices were notably lower, with heavy well covered bulls making from 180c to 210c/kg.

The mixed quality supply of vealers sold to varying competition, with the better finished pens ranging from 183c to 215c/kg.

Vealers lacking finish were keenly contested by several restocking and lot feeder orders and they made from 212c to 224c/kg.

Medium weight grass and crop finished heifers sold to steady demand from all domestic processors, with prices generally unchanged to average 186.2c/kg.

The lighter weight portion sold up to 8c dearer, with domestic buyers eager to secure the crop finished stock, and they sold from 160c to 210c/kg.

Well finished medium weight trade steers were in reasonable supply and prices were up to 4c higher, averaging 203.9c/kg. Light weight secondary steers to turnout sold to stronger demand, with orders from the local region, Albury and Coonamble and a live export order.

The well-bred lines weighing 280-330kg made from 200c to 236c, while secondary heifers returning to the paddock averaged 175.5c/kg.

Well-bred medium weight C2 steers were in greater numbers to the previous sale, with several feedlots dominating sales on lines of well-bred Angus steers and heifers.

The C2 medium weight yearling steers lifted 6c to average 201.1c/kg.

The good quality selection of lighter weight feeder steers sold to stronger competition from a southern buyer with prices 5c dearer to average 208c/kg. Medium weight Angus heifers were keenly sought and sold 6c higher, averaging 186.3c and reaching a top price of 197c/kg.

The mixed quality offering of grown steers and bullocks sold to varying demand, with not all southern domestic and export processors operating fully.

The better quality pens of grown steers and bullocks sold from 188c to 209c/kg.

Heavy cows were well supplied and the market was stronger over all weight and grades. Well finished beef cows made from 164c to 183c, averaging 173.9c/kg.

The D2 and D3 cows were in reasonable supply and all buyers were keen for a market share of the leaner grades, which lifted prices 4c to 7c/kg. The D3 medium weight cows averaged 163.9c, while plainer light weight cows made from 135c to 144c/kg.