The first AuctionsPlus cattle sales for the new financial year reflected the record sentiment in the physical markets, as the EYCI punched higher again this week, hitting 941.5c/kg cwt. The momentum of young cattle prices, underpinned by robust demand and very tight supplies, continues to appear unbreakable, fueled by further rain across much of the eastern states this week.

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While AuctionsPlus throughput numbers were largely unchanged on last week, with 14,405 head offered, the final week of the 2020-21...
Underpinned by more rain in key areas and a renewed forecast for sustained wet conditions into the third quarter of 2021, overall ...
Some excellent falls of rain throughout the past week continued to underpin the unprecedented demand for light cattle, with the EY...
More rain through key regions helped to top up the frothing demand for young cattle, especially for the online heifer categories.
Underpinned by more rain in key areas and a renewed forecast for sustained wet conditions into the third quarter of 2021.
There were some big price movements through the AuctionsPlus cattle categories this week, as the heavy steer and heifer lines took a substantial hit.
There were some big price movements through the AuctionsPlus cattle categories this week, as the heavy steer and heifer lines took a substantial hit.
Exclusive AuctionsPlus cattle listings lifted 14% this week, totaling 19,481 head, with light cattle remaining in tight supply.
The number of cattle through AuctionsPlus sales this week contracted 15% on last week, to 17,480 head, with the search for quality, young breeding lines.
It was a varied week for online sales, with the 26% increase in total throughput, at 20,668 head, largely felt through the mid-weight steer and heifer lines.
Results this week across the national AuctionsPlus young cattle categories were varied, as rain through key supply regions was welcome.

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