The wet weather saw numbers fall by more than half for a yarding of 366 head at Warwick this week.
Young cattle made up a large percentage of the yarding, along with a small yarding of grown cattle.
The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of yearlings, with increased numbers of well finished steers and heifers that were supplementary fed. These attracted keen demand from wholesalers and butchers.
There were also a fair numbers of well-bred light steers and heifers that were acquired by feeders and restockers.
The market was stronger with restocker weaner steers selling to a top of 343c/kg. Feeder steers topped at 326c. Trade yearling steers sold up to 307c.
Trade yearling heifers were up to 20c dearer, which was helped by improved quality and most sold from 277c to 318c.
The yarding of export cattle was made up mainly of cows, along with a few pens of grown steers and heifers. Bullocks and steers were 9c dearer, selling to a top of 286c, while heifers topped at 264c.
The cow market also improved, 3 score medium weights averaged 212c, and heavy cows sold to a top of 223c.
