by Fiona Myers Rachel Simmonds and Kate Dowler
Angus and Hereford weaner steers scarcely tipped below 400 cents a kilogram at Yea, with “phenomenal” quality and a large backgrounding order.
Yea livestock agents yarded 3305-head of steers on Friday. The 3302 Angus and Hereford steers made a top price of $1880, average of $1410 and low of $850 across 170 lots, while three stags made $850 a head.
Elders Yea livestock agent Will Phillips said the yarding quality was “phenomenal” with great local calves.
“You could throw a blanket over the board for about $4 a kilo,” he said.