The medium steer, Japan Ox and feeder steer indicators all improved 1¢/kg.

And the US Cow indicator held firm at 136¢/kg.

Trade steers improved 2¢/kg to finish at 176¢/kg.

At Dalby in Queensland, MLA reports numbers improved, as did quality in a firm to dearer market.

Calves lifted 13¢ to average 204¢/kg.

Vealer steers sold 5¢ cheaper with heifers to the trade averaging 4¢ better at 192¢/kg.

Lightweight yearling steers averaged 192¢ while medium weight feeders averaged 6¢/kg dearer.

At Warwick improved prices encouraged numbers with overall quality mixed.

Lightweight calves to restockers reached 236¢ while vealer steers averaged 197¢/kg.

Medium weight feeder steers averaged 181¢ - reaching 207¢ - with medium weight yearling heifers selling to 185¢ to average 183¢/kg.

Steers and bullocks gained 9¢ to 13¢, and cow prices improved 4¢ to 6¢/kg.

Export slaughter lines of steers and bullocks improved 2¢ to 4¢/kg.

Cow prices gained 4¢/kg.

In NSW, at Casino numbers remained firm with the quality of young cattle improving.

Lightweight yearlings were down 5-7¢ while heavyweights remained firm, to top at 178¢/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were firm with medium weight cows selling 3-4¢/kg cheaper.