Backgrounding weaners were also improved in quality and condition, and he said prices of 140 cents/kilogram last month were closer to 190c/kg. Jolly and Liz Coward, Wirrialpa, Hernani sold Brangus/Droughtmaster steers that averaged 316 kg for 218c/kg, returning $690, while Coffs Harbour Hardwoods sold an Angus steer, averaging 320 kg for 236c/kg or $755. Another Angus steer sold by Coffs Harbour weighed 270 kg and made $583 at 216c/kg.
