An increased offering of light steers was matched by voracious interest out of southern Queensland this week, as overall AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers jumped 8%, to 19,543 head. Given the recent rain through Queensland it was no surprise that competition kicked into high gear this week for the lighter lines, with nine-out-of-ten young steer and heifer categories averaging higher.

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Despite clearer conditions, overall cattle supplies were subdued again this week, with AuctionsPlus commercial cattle offerings ea...
The widespread rain of the past week failed to have a major impact on overall cattle supplies, with AuctionsPlus commercial cattle...
The largest commercial cattle offering in seven weeks left AuctionsPlus average prices at the close of sales with no clear trend, ...
Despite clearer conditions, overall cattle supplies were subdued again this week, with AuctionsPlus commercial cattle offerings easing to 17,326 head – back 7% from last week.
The widespread rain of the past week failed to have a major impact on overall cattle supplies, with AuctionsPlus commercial cattle offerings hitting 18,656 head this week.
The largest commercial cattle offering in seven weeks left AuctionsPlus average prices at the close of sales with no clear trend, with some sharp falls through the young heifer lines offset by good gains for heavy steers.
Commercial cattle offerings through AuctionsPlus this week reached 19,463 head, an increase of 2% on last week, as clearance rates lifted across almost all categories.
After last weeks holiday reduced offerings, commercial cattle numbers through AuctionsPlus major sales bounced back this week, with the 19,120 head selling to a predominantly stronger market.
The sideways path of the national cattle market continued this week, with the three consecutive short weeks failing to put a “hop” into buyers’ willingness, or indeed, a “cooling” in vendors expectations.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers bounced 7% higher this week, to 17,848 head, as the price see-saw returned, with no clear trend through the market.
After last weeks two year high, supplies offered through AuctionsPlus cattle sales returned to more normal levels this week, with 16,758 head offered.

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