Cattle prices exceed expectations at Yea despite nervousness before the sale

Saul Bishop, Balwyn, with parents Kerry and Malcolm, The Patch, brought down their annual draft of cattle from their Deniliquin, NSW, property.

by Andrew Miller

Cattle prices were "above expectations" at Yea on Friday in a yarding that was double the size of last month's sale.

Nutrien, Elders, Victorian Livestock and Property (VLP) and Alex Scott & Staff agents yarded 2970 steers, heifers and cows and calves.

Agents said several larger annual drafts helped boost numbers, with steers selling to a top price of $2770 a head and heifers reaching $2570.

Feeder steers made from 500-540 cents a kilogram, while backgrounding cattle sold for 550-560c/kg.

The best cows and calves made $3535.

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