LIGHTER steers and heifers lost ground, but medium and heavier weights improved in average value in online trading this week.
AuctionsPlus cattle listings fell by 10 percent to 16,743 head, which met with lower demand resulting in a slightly lower clearance rate and softer prices overall. The benchmark steer price fell 2pc while the online young cattle indicator experienced a 5pc fall.
Heavy steers in the 330-400kg and 400kg+ categories rose by 5c/kg and…