The number of Charbray cattle offered through AuctionsPlus so far in the first five months of 2021 has been significantly higher than previous years, with 2,571 head offered for January – May 2021. This compares to only 325 head in 2020 and 235 head in 2019.
The largest category within the Charbray segment for January – May 2021 was for heifers 280-330kg liveweight, with 596 head averaging $1,357/head – up 24% on the previous year and 132% from 2019. Lighter, 200-280kg liveweight heifers averaged $1,315/head, which was up 72% on the limited numbers offered for the same period in 2020.
Light Charbray steers (200-280kg liveweight) have averaged $1,256/head so far in 2021, while the heavier lines (280-330kg liveweight) averaged $1,546/head.
The 326 Charbray cows with CAF so far in 2021 have averaged $2,628/unit, while PTIC cows and PTIC heifers have averaged $2,107/head and $2,053/head, respectively.