About 780 weaners were penned and most of these were medium and heavy weights at SLEX on May 26. Light weaners were in short supply. As well, only a small offering of yearlings along with a good run of PTIC cows.
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Light weaner steers ranged $570–$825/head. Medium weights $815–$1,110 and heavy weaners topped at $1,380/head. Most averaged 380c–410c/kg on the medium and heavy weaners. Medium weaner heifers were best supplied and sold at $600–$860. The heavier weights reached $1,000/head to average 320c–335c/kg. PTIC heifers reached $1,400 and cows sold to $1,960/head.
PTIC heifers with calf at foot ranged $2,000–$2,170 and a run of dry cows with the opportunity to a bull from $1,250–$1,380/head.