Tight supplies and high demand pushed prices through the roof at saleyards last week.

A strengthening cattle market is providing options for feed strapped producers.

RESTOCKERS and graziers were out in force at Mount Gambier's monthly store cattle sale on Friday, with bids coming thick and fast for a modest yarding of cattle.

Processor margins can be an important indicator of where cattle prices might be headed.

The market was again stronger for cows, feeders and better quality weaners at Woodford on Monday.

The market was firm to dearer for all descriptions at Gympie on Monday.

Quality export lines improved in rate at Toowoomba on Monday, but lesser quality stores still proved difficult to move.

There was strong demand for store cattle and feeder cattle at Blackall on Thursday.

The market was stronger for all types at Laidley on Thursday.

There was very solid support from Southern Tablelands and Victorian buyers during the CTLX, Carcoar, store sale on Friday.