Heifers in demand

Andrew Miller
October 21 2021 - 2:30pm
EARLY TURNOFF: Rob Pratt, and four-year old George, Archdale. Mr Pratt said he had turned off a pen of Shorthorn-cross heifers early to take advantage of high prices.
EARLY TURNOFF: Rob Pratt, and four-year old George, Archdale. Mr Pratt said he had turned off a pen of Shorthorn-cross heifers early to take advantage of high prices.

Buyers sought out light heifers were sought at Mortlake and Ballarat store sales as supplies of younger steers started to dry up.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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