There were 799 head yarded at Elders Harristown Saleyards on Monday. All classes of cattle sold to a cheaper market.
Best bulls a/c Keith Reimers, Cabarlah reached 228.2c/kg weighing 970kgs to return $2213. Best bullocks a/c KAJ Farming made 274.2c weighing 633kgs to return $1737. Feeder steers a/c John McQueen, Highfields sold to 260c to return $1170. Romagnola heifer a/c Kerr and Dickson, Plainby sold to 217.2c to return $1151.
Heavy cows a/c Schelberg Farms sold to 218.2c weighing on average 723kgs for a return of $1578. Angus cows a/c Tom Bennett, Nanango sold to 208.2c to return $1374. No quality trade cattle were yarded.
Feeder heifers for the trade a/c G & W Motley, Plainby sold for 253.2c to return $894. Simmental steers a/c Berghofer Farms, Westbrook sold to 240c to return $923. Lightweight Angus steers a/c Judy Anne Pty Ltd, Cooyar sold to $435.
