Damp but grass-less paddocks saw cautious demand offered at Euroa store cattle sale on Wednesdaywhen a larger than anticipated 1500 head were penned.
Sue and Peter Regan were forced by the season to destock their Boonie Doon property of 100 Angus cows and calves as the season turns cooler in the lower northeast of the state
A strong gathering of lot feeder orders supported the sale but were limited with the purchases and a small number of interstate orders were also returned but had only limited influence of the outcome.
Most steer lines on the day met competition based on levels of 300-350c/kg but with the effects of tight season prevalent the number of light weight classes far outnumbered those offering growth and weight.
A small selection of well bred heifers gained good inquiry from Goulburn Murray irrigators however seasonal-impeded lots generally met with limited interest.
Greg Caldwell, Elders and Frank Fanning purchased Angus heifers to run on irrigated pastures, with plans to keep the options open for breeding or selling back to trade
