There was better quality yarding of cattle presented at South Eastern Livestock Exchange on Thursday, January 12, with 1,128 yarded by agents. Cows in general were 5-8 cents dearer, except for lighter cows that went back to the paddock, with strong competition from re-stockers pushing the price 25 cents per kilo better. Feeder cattle, especially steers, were firm with heifers easing slightly.
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A total yarding of 23,803 lamb and mutton was offered at SELX on Wednesday, January 11, comprising of 12,633 lambs and 11,170 mutton. Better finished and presented lambs were $12-$20 dearer on last sale and attracted keen competition. All other lambs were solidly contested and were $5 to $10 dearer. The mutton market was fully firm on last sale, with strong demand across the board.
