The April turnaround in beef demand from the US was perfect timing, writes Ken Wilcock.

There was hot competition for quality steers and heifers with show potential at Moreton on Tuesday.

A mixed bag of seasonal conditions is having a big impact on activity in the fat and store markets, writes Ken Wilcock.

Weaners and younger cattle were in high demand at Woodford on Monday.

Quality young cattle sold well at Biggenden on Monday.

Autumn-drop weaners averaged $1327.

Charolais-cross weaners sold to a top of $1440 at Shepherdson and Boyd's annual Toogoolawah weaner sale.

Agents yarded about 1530 cattle at Bairnsdale.

Generational bullock traders the Killmore family have shut the gate on Smokey, a 480 hectare grazing property at Hat Head near Kempsey.

An exceptional late summer and autumn as well as a quality offering at Ballarat saw prices higher across the board.