‘Very active’ interstate bidders at Yea’s monthly store cattle sale
- Yea Saleyards
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
Feedlot buyers drove demand at Yea store cattle sale on Friday, snapping up heavy pens for South Australia and northern NSW.
Interstate competition was strong at Yea store cattle sale on Friday, with buyers targeting the heavier end of a larger yarding of spring and autumn-drop calves.
A total of 3407 cattle were yarded, averaging $1097 per head. Steers received a top weight of 534kg and a top price of $2380. Heifers topped $1900 at 520kg, while cow-and-calf outfits sold to a high of $1875. The overall weight average across the yarding was 289kg.
Nutrien Yea branch manager Tyson Bush said feedlot interest was “very active”, particularly on cattle weighing 400-550kg, with many pens heading to South Australia and northern NSW.