![WEANER RUN: Majority of the 1000-head yarding at Echuca June store sale were spring drop weaners, which were competed on by two major feedlots. File photo. WEANER RUN: Majority of the 1000-head yarding at Echuca June store sale were spring drop weaners, which were competed on by two major feedlots. File photo.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/79654303/1e08b1c7-1c46-4372-a0e4-1517b463956d.jpg/r0_0_3264_2448_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Garrison and Westside Meats feedlots dominated the buying gallery at Echuca's June store sale on Monday, absorbing nearly 40 per cent of the 1000-head yarding.
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Prices peaked at $2400 a head for heavy Angus weaners, while heifers hit $2200, and cows sold from $1100-$2200, according to Echuca Stock Agents' Association.
The yarding featured several lines of young spring-drop calves, which Nutrien Echuca livestock agent Trent Storm said were well-bred but lightweight, with the majority less than 300 kilograms.
"Demand for cows and calves was selective based on quality," Mr Storm said.
"The feedlots went head-to-head, with Garrison strongest on the better, bigger beef steers, and Westside strong on the heifers."
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He said there was significant local demand from across northern Victoria on restocking cattle, with 150-200-kilogram Angus/Friesian-cross steers fetching competitive prices.
"The beef run was very good quality with the majority of the yarding weaner cattle," Mr Storm said.
"Prices for heavy weaners were a conservative 550-600 cents a kilogram, while lighter weaners, 250-350kg were consistently 600-650c/kg and up to 700c/kg in some cases."
Vendor PJ Park sold 23 Charolais steer weaners to $2350, and 20 Charolais heifers to $1940, while Omicron Pastoral sold 17 Angus heifer weaners to $2030.
Another feature of the sale was Baroda Park sold six Angus-cross cows with calf at feet to $3500.