Buyers were out in force and, determined to secure stock – particularly weaners – pushed rates to solid levels across the mixed weaner and grown steer sections.

“It was a tremendous sale – we were very, very happy with it,” Jamie McConachy, Charles Stewart said.

Adding in the fact that most cattle were kept in the immediate area, “made the day even greater”, according to Mr McConachy.

The heavier end of the steers weighed in at 454 kilograms and sold up to $800 or 176c/kg for Fred Bentley, Dreeite, who traded in 10 Angus, 16-18 months, with 10 seconds at $750 or 177c/kg, average $775.

Weaner heifers enjoyed the strong run of their brothers to fetch a top of $615 with cows and calves to $1230.

For full report and comprehensive market coverage see Stock & Land, September 11.