Photo: WVLX Manager Tim Nowell and Charles Stewart & Co’s Matt Baxter were all smiles when this pen of Angus cows sold for 297c/kg, $2012.88ph (ave weight 677.7) – the highest price for cows so far in the saleyard’s history. Total Yarding: 759 There was a substantial increase with the number of cattle sold at
Photo: Charles Stewart & Co locked in 355c/kg, $1391.40ph for these Angus Steers (ave weight 391.9kg), which showed how strong competition was today. Total Yarding: 1320 WVLX July store sale was met with high demand from processors, feed lotters, re-stockers and locals who pushed prices to a new record. We also had great support from
There was a small increase in the number of cattle sold at Mortlake today, an increase of 25 to total 525 head. Quality was mixed, with a very good run of cows being offered today, both beef and dairy. All the regular processes were in attendance, plus one additional processor returning, however not all operated
There was an increase in the number of cattle sold at Mortlake today to 504, an increase of 197 head. Quality was mixed, with few better pens in the grown steers and bullocks coming forward. One southern processor was absent from the regular field of processors, while those in attendance operated in a firm to
PHOTO: Bidding was keen for steers in particular at today’s prime market, including this pen of British White Steers that Charles Stewart Nash McVilly sold for a high 305c/kg, $1876ph (ave weight 615kg). Total Yarding: 307 There was a reduced yarding of 307 head at Mortlake today. Quality was plain and all the regular processors
Photo: This pen of Limousin cows were sold for an impressive 264c/kg ($1752.96ph), weighing an average 664kg and sold by Charles Stewart Nash McVilly. Total Yarding: 498 Cattle numbers increased slightly, with some very good yearlings and grown heifers offered, liked by processors. The entire regular buying group was present today, with bidding intensifying in
PHOTO: Great to have Jane Fitzgibbon from the Let’s Talk team at today’s store sale (pictured with WVLX staff Wayne Loader and Kylie Box), raising awareness for the foundation that aims to break the stigma on mental health. Through the silent auction and donations, We raised around $3000 today for the foundation with proceeds going
PHOTO: Bullocks were up considerably on last week, with this quality pen of Angus Bullocks making the market top of 314c/kg, $1682.52ph (ave weight 535.8kg), sold by Southern Grampians Livestock. Total Yarding: 421 As winter has well and truly arrived cattle numbers reduced and quality continues to lack finish. All the regular buying group were
Our Let’s Talk Store Sale is shaping up to be a great one! Not only do we have some great cattle booked in but we will be raising awareness and money for a very worthwhile cause. With the high rate of mental health issues within the farming and broader community, WVLX Manager Tim Nowell said
PHOTO: This outstanding Limousin Heifer (marked on the loin) sold by Elders Kerr & Co took the cake at today’s WVLX prime market, reaching a market top of 314c/kg (ave weight 398kg). Total Yarding: 630 Agents offered a larger yarding that comprised of an overall mixed quality penning, though most were in lean condition. The