ANOTHER large yarding of mixed-age and weight calves sold to strong competition from a very large gallery of agents, feeder, restocker and backgrounder buyers.
Again, there were a large percentage of lightweight, pastoral bred calves yarded.
Demand was strong and store buyers bid at rates similar to last week to secure calves.
Muloorina Pty Ltd, via Marree, sold 79, Hereford cross, lightweight calves to $350 to average $212.72.
RJ&VR Giddings, Edilillie, sold 5 Murray Grey steer vealers to $445 to average $398 to butchers.
Quotations: Bobbies $15-$100, light $100-$400, medium $400-$500, heavy $500-$705.
