Cattle Market Trends in Moreton
There was a strong demand for cows, with heavy steers and ox selling at slightly dearer rates in Moreton.
At the Moreton saleyards on Tuesday, October 21, a total of 565 head of cattle were yarded by Agents Boyd O'Brien Bartholomew.
- Cows sold to strong rates.
- Heavy steers and ox sold to a slightly dearer market.
- Light and heavy bulls sold in line with last week's rates.
- Feeder steers and heifers met a slightly cheaper market.
Yearlings and weaners saw competition from a full panel of buyers, with most returning to the paddock.
Santa cross vealer males from S P Podlich sold to 449.2c/kg, returning $814 a head, while Charbray cross vealer heifers from H D and M A Williams made 340.0c/kg, returning $1054.
Author's summary: Strong demand for cows and heavy steers in Moreton.