PHOTO: Whitley Bay presented this pen of Angus cows that were sold by HF Richardson at the WVLX market for a top of 350c/kg, averaging $2507ph.
WVLX Agents yarded 1,225 cattle this week, some 235 fewer than last week. The yarding was plainer with the majority of bullocks being 2 score and trade cattle lacking finish with the exception some grain feds. The cow offering was principally dairy types with only a few heavy beef cows on offer. Not all regular buyers were present or fully engaged. Suitable lines attracted restocker and feeder interest.
The offering consisted of 228 grown cattle along with 435 trade weights, 491 cows and 71 bulls. Despite the drop in quality and lower numbers the WVLX market remained resilient to remain firm to dearer over most categories by 5 to 10c/kg with the exception being some grown steers that were slightly softer. Manufacturing steers were firm. Light cows gained 10 to 15c/kg and heavy beef bulls stronger by 10 to 30c/kg in places.
Trade steers and heifers made from 330 to 398c/kg with grown cattle topping at 394c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold up to 334c with crossbred steers to 345c/kg. Heavy beef cows sold from 290 to 340c/kg with the medium weights between 230 and 280c/kg. The better covered dairy cows sold generally between 255 and 326c/kg with grown beef bulls to 374c/kg.
