Daily Archives: 5 March, 2020

Heifer prices shoot into unchartered waters on back of demand

Heifer prices labelled as “insane” left vendors stunned as they eclipsed the steers and skyrocketed to a new record of $1810 at the Omeo Weaner Sale. Buyers were met with some of the best line-ups of whiteface weaner calves in the nation for the final leg of the 80th annual Mountain Calf Sales at Omeo,…

Grass fever and lot feeders set new record price at Benambra

Grass fever maintained the momentum to push autumn drop steer prices to a new record of $1660 at the Benambra Weaner Sale. A big crowd of buyers and vendors descended on the Benambra yards for the opening Elders whiteface fixture of the 80th annual Mountain Calf Sales on March 4. The selling agents penned 1700…