As producers take advantage of the strong market to turn weaner stock off earlier than normal, prices for Angus and Angus cross cattle remain strong. 400c/kg and up remains the benchmark for steers , with heifers regularly hitting 350-400kg. Cows and calves have continued the trend of pushing up to $3,000.
Pictured top: Dennis and Rosalie Stringer, Forge Creek, sold 9-10mo Angus steers, 395kg, $1565, at Bairnsdale on Friday.