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Nutrien agents at Yea field bids for the sale's 1850-head yarding on Friday. by Petra Oates The smallest of the state's major cattle sales last week achieved the best returns. Four store cattle sales at Kyneton, Yea, Leongatha and Bairnsdale were held across Victoria last week. Collectively, the sales yarded just over 8600 cattle across three days. The Kyneton sale on Wednesday was the smallest sale of the week, yarding just under 1000 head. However, the sale's quality autumn

Father and son James and Stuart Gilmore, Thornton, are transiting their Hereford breeding operation into an Angus breeding herd. by Petra Oates A Thornton cattle breeder is making the transition to Angus after 50 years of breeding Hereford cattle. Stuart Gilmore said he was making the transition to meet the current market demand for black cattle. "It's a little bit sad, but what do you do?" he said. "That's the way the market has gone now. We're not big on black cattle, and t

Lachie, 3, John and Georgina McCormack, Merrijig, sold Angus steers to a top of $2030 or 577c/kg at Yea. by Petra Oates Grass fatteners and their agents dominated the market at Yea on Friday as weaner cattle prices gained momentum again. Nutrien Yea livestock manager Tyson Bush said the market surpassed expectations. "The steers made every bit of 600 cents a kilogram and more," Mr Bush said. "The last couple of markets over the past few days this week made in the late 500c/kg

Ron Goff, Yarragon, with Alex Scott & Staff agent Glenn Barwick, bought a pen of 11, 318kg, 6-8 months, Simmental steers for 540c/kg or $1720. by Andrew Miller The "new kid on the block" cleaned up at Yea's second store cattle sale of the month. Victorian Livestock and Property buyers were active from the start of the sale, where 1729 head of steers, heifers and cows and calves were yarded by VLP, Alex Scott & Staff and Elders. Rounding out the buying gallery were Miller, Wha

Photos: Elders team in action. Alex Scott & Staff and the VLP boys conferring. Elders team taking bids.

Photos: David and Joyce Fitzroy with a pen of well-bred steers they purchased at this week’s store sale. David previously worked at the Yea Saleyards, assisting with both pre-sale and sale-day operations. Rob Hill and Laurie Purcell taking in the strong line-up of well-finished cattle presented at Yea this week. Michael Purcell and Andrew Fulford, lane-way control officers, ensuring steady movement of livestock through the yards. Crowds gathered at the Yea Saleyards—pictured

Photos: Jan Beer and Paul Hildebrand from Yea admiring the healthy yarding presented by Nutrien this week. Kylie and Angelique, from Yea District Memorial Hospital , were on hand to support individuals and families. Social workers can offer counselling, information, advocacy, and help connecting with services when needed. Robyn and Steve from Seymour making the most of their day at the yards. Mel and Dean Spinks from Alexandra caught up with familiar faces and took in the act

Bill and Sally Diamond, Howes Creek, Mansfield, sold 10, Banquet-blood, 7-8 months, 216kg, Angus steers for $1440 or 667c/kg. by Barry Murphy Cattle prices soared by as much as $300 a head for some classes of stock at the Yea store sale on Friday. Vendors, many of whom have held on to cattle through tough conditions this year, were rewarded with a sizeable price lift compared to last month's sale. Nutrien was the sole agency to yard stock with approximately 1950 head offered,

Sandra Clark, Springfell, Ghin Ghin, sold 21, Tulagi-blood, 8-9 months, 231kg, heifers for $1000 or 432c/kg, with Nutrien Seymour agent...

Kate Smith, Baratta Station, SA, with her father Doug Smith, Doug Smith Livestock Transport, Managalore, and son Cam Smith, 2. by Barry...

Melanie and Greg Anderson, Mansfield, were in the market to restock, picking up 26 steers after destocking. by Andrew Miller Cattle went...

Alex McKay of Habbies Howe with the property's line of 76 Angus yearling steers which sold for $1450 at Yea to make more than 470c/kg. by...

Janine and Trevor Young, Molesworth, with grandson Des Parnis, 14, sold 33 Angus, 9-10 months, mixed-sex weaners, including 13, 265kg,...

Photos: Les and Lisa Williams selling cows and calves, Alexandra Jon Nixon, Yarra Valley Brazzen, selling steers and heifers, with David...

Nutrien Yea branch manager Tyson Bush by Rachel Simmonds Feedlot buyers drove demand at Yea store cattle sale on Friday, snapping up...