It was another steady week of offerings through AuctionsPlus commercial cattle sales this week, with the 19,076 head largely in line with the average since the start of May, at 19,400 head. Buyer hesitation was one of the features of the commercial cattle sales this week, as clearance rates were again patchy at the immediate close of the auction and not reflective of the pre-auction catalogue views and enquiries. The heavy end of the young heifer market recorded the largest gains this week, while 330-400kg steers dropped, as the PTIC heifer supply and clearance rates contracted.

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On the back of some larger physical yardings this week, a total of 19,261 head was offered across AuctionsPlus commercial cattle s...
Offerings in AuctionsPlus’ commercial cattle sales decreased slightly this week at 18,817 head – down 13% in line with the seasona...
AuctionsPlus’ first commercial cattle sales of winter registered a jump in offerings, with the 21,444 head presented up 10% on las...
On the back of some larger physical yardings this week, a total of 19,261 head was offered across AuctionsPlus commercial cattle sales – up 2% on the previous week.
Offerings in AuctionsPlus’ commercial cattle sales decreased slightly this week at 18,817 head – down 13% in line with the seasonal trend as we settle into Winter.
AuctionsPlus’ first commercial cattle sales of winter registered a jump in offerings, with the 21,444 head presented up 10% on last week – the largest weekly offering since mid-March.
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.
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.

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