ENTHUSIASTIC buyers pushed cattle values up by as much as $10-$20 a head at the Pakenham store sale on Thursday, according to Rodwells’ Pat Reddan.
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He attributed the spike in rates to recent rains and rising feeder prices, but largely because of some well-bred lines of steers and heifers in the sale’s 2600-head offering.
Elders' Denis Linley said the market was solid "without being silly".
He said there was strong feedlot competition, with an estimated 300-400 cattle sold to major feedlots.
Further buying support came from South and West Gippsland, as well as local areas.
Heavier steers were quoted from 185-200 cents a kilogram, depending on weight, while steer weaners returned 200-210c/kg.
Lighter weights sold at 220-240c/kg.
Mr Linley quoted the best of the heavy heifer weaners from 185-200c/kg, while the balance made 180-190c/kg.
