The flow of 400kg+ steers through AuctionsPlus has been at all-time highs in the past two months, with 11,891 head offered during September and October – compared to 5,500 head in 2020 and only 1,250 in the depths of the drought in 2019. The combination of the excellent seasonal conditions through many regions has fueled the production base, while the recent record prices has served as the lure to attract numbers into the market.