The overall cattle quality was notably very good, particularly in the heavy export categories, boasting good supplies of bullocks weighing over 700kg.
However, the presence of some buyers was missed at the sale, which had a significant impact on the trade categories. There was  inadequate competition across trade categories, with buyers attempting to secure cattle below the 200c/kg threshold, marking a recurring theme in the market.
The major volume buyers were feedlot operators, yet they were not inclined to drive prices any higher. Feeder steers attracted a substantial number of…