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HomeRuralStrong competition drives prices

Strong competition drives prices

For the first sale of 2026, Nebo combined agents saw a strong yarding of feeder and fat cattle with 591 head coming to hand, consisting of 230 Steers, 129 Heifers, 201 Cows, 16 Cows and Calves, 5 mickies and 10 Bulls. With three processors operating on the fat cattle, we saw very strong competition, which reflected in the prices, with cows topping at 386c/kg. Good lines of feeder steers and heifers also met with strong competition.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

Bullrush Pastoral, Coppabella sold Brahman Cross Steers for 478c/kg, weighing 458kg to return $2190/hd

Muggera Pty Ltd, Nebo sold Belmont Red Cross Feeder Steers for 486c/kg, weighing 445kg to return $2167/hd

D Armstrong, Crediton sold Droughtmaster Weaner Steers for 478c/kg, weighing 220kg to return $1049/hd

CQ Hire, Oakenden sold Droughtmaster Cross Cows for 386c/kg, weighing 705kg to return $2722/hd

Muggera Pty Ltd, Nebo sold Belmont Red Cross Cows for 386c/kg, weighing 600kg to return $2317/hd

L & M Kister, Nebo sold Brangus Cross Cows for 374c/kg to return $2060/hd

Muggera Pty Ltd, Nebo sold Belmont Red Cross Heifers for 432c/kg, weighing 377kg to return $1629/hd

Perry Family, Braeside sold Droughtmaster Cross Cows and Calves for $1850/unit

J & E Hiller, Collinsville sold a Brahman Bull for 368c/kg to return $2890/hd

Next Sale: Weaner and Feeder Feature sale is Friday, 20 March, commencing at 9am

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