Kyneton store cattle bidding was again underpinned and driven by eager local inquiry at the district’s November sale.
A small offering of 650 head was mustered and included a sample of the regions autumn-drop weaners which displayed excellent growth and finish.
The market top of $1500 was paid for a yard of 503kg Hereford grown steers while priced just $20 behind, at $1480, the sale’s next highest price was paid for a yard of 337kg Angus steer weaners which realised 450c/kg.
Dave Bassett, Glenhope with his $1480 a head Angus weaners sold at Kyneton
Peter Seivers, Barfold, with daughter Pam of Landmark, was a happy seller of Angus heifers ($1360) at Kyneton
As the figures above suggest heaviest weights of grown and weaner steers represented good buying on the day while lighter drafts saw some exceed expectation.
Weaner heifers also met solid inquiry with most on the day sold between $1000 and $1250 a head.
