A mixed quality supply of mostly lighter weight vealers sold to weaker demand, selling from 332c to 389c/kg. The better covered heifers suitable for the trade sold 21c cheaper to average 310c/kg. Trade weight steers sold 8c cheaper, making from 332c to 373c/kg.

The bulk of the lighter steers back to the paddock sold at 342c to 450c/kg. Light weight store conditioned heifers lacked competition at times, with most selling from 305-380c/kg. The Angus heifer vealer portion found high demand from the north to sell from 320-412c/kg. There was a price correction of 14c to15c/kg for feeder steers, with the medium weights averaging 342c/kg. The main run of lighter feeder heifers sold to weaker competition from the usual buying group. Well-bred heifers sold at 312c to 352c/kg.

Prices for heavy weight steers sold up to 23c cheaper, with bidding from one major exporter subdued. Heavy bullocks sold to stronger demand, with all exporters keen to buy weight and finish.

The better quality pens of prime finished steers and bullocks made from 308c to 340c/kg. Cow numbers were similar in a mixed quality offering, with all weights and grades represented.

Heavy cow prices were 4c to 5c cheaper to average 245c/kg. The D3 medium weight slipped 5c with bidding from restockers cementing a floor in price.

There were quite a few restocking orders in place and store buyers purchased a good percentage of the leaner types.