Victorian Livestock Exchange, Pakenham, has 'no feedlot action'

Elders Pakenham auctioneer Michael Robertson said they "knew what to expect" headed in to the fortnightly sale, which yarded about 2650-head of cattle, but he was pleased with the results of the feature lines.

"We yarded some really good-quality run of cattle, we had our Tarwin Pastoral with 130 mixed-sex weaners," he said.

"Of our 600 cattle I think close to 500 of them were straight-bred Angus cattle so I think we had a good go of it today."

Tarwin Pastoral sold 18 steers, 350kg, for $960 or 274c/kg, 20 steers, 326kg, for $940 or 288c/kg, 20 steers, 307kg, for $880 or 286c/kg, 22 steers, 303kg, for $870 or 287c/kg, 24 steers, 295kg, for $840 or 285c/kg and 14 steers, 292kg, for $650 or 223c/kg.

Mr Robertson said there was "no feedlot action", but had incoming support from South Gippsland buyers due to Leongatha's store sale now on alternating weeks.

"We had the Elders Korumburra boys, South Gippsland boys, they came over and bought the majority of our weaner cattle, normally they wouldn't be here," he said.

"It helped us get the result that we were hoping for."

He said heavier cattle made between 200 and 230 cents a kilogram, with 300-kilogram vendor bred steers making between 300 and 310c/kg.

"We had a great day in comparison to how things are," Mr Robertson said.

Alex Scott & Staff livestock manager David Setches said he felt "pretty flat" after the sale, with significant price drops across the board.

"Certainly I would say we've seen a fall in cattle prices today, to the tune of 40 to 50 cents a kilogram compared to a fortnight ago," he said.

He said contributing factors included a loss of confidence in the fat market, El Nino concerns, a lack of feedlot competition and the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday.

"The restocking side of it is trending south," he said.

Mr Setches said he hoped for rain next week, but the prices would likely be a downward trend until more kill space became available.

He said he believed that would be, "at best", towards Easter of next year.

"There were certainly a couple of feature lines in weaner calves with Nutrien and Elders, the very best lines sold pretty well, but the majority of the cattle, compared to a fortnight ago, were about 40 cents [cheaper]," he said.

"I wish I had a crystal ball and could look into the future with a bit of optimism, but once these numbers are processed we'll see a stabilisation and recovery in this job."

D Wicks, Keysborough, sold nine steers, 593 kilograms, for $1470 or 248 cents a kilogram, two steers, 515kg, for $1040 or 202c/kg, and two steers, 482kg, for $900 or 187c/kg.

G Murray, Nar Nar Goon, sold two steers, 560kg, for $1050 or 188c/kg, nine steers, 538kg, for $1130 or 210c/kg, and 14 steers, 387kg, for $830 or 214c/kg.

J Brady, Glengarry West, sold 13 steers, 504kg, for $1150 or 228c/kg, nine steers, 413kg, for $870 or 211c/kg, and four Speckle Park steers, 435kg, for $900 or 207c/kg.

MR & JS Diston, Drouin South, sold 14 steers, 465kg, for $960 or 206c/kg.

P Miller, Almurta, sold 16 steers, 448kg, for $990 or 221c/kg, and 16 steers, 415kg, for $890 or 214c/kg.

Dias Pastoral, Lilydale, sold nine steers, 418kg, and three steers, 435kg, for $890.

Wiltshaw Farming, Ventnor, sold nine steers, 423kg, for $850 or 201c/kg, 10 steers, 324kg, for $600 or 185c/kg.

A Kimberley, Nar Nar Goon, sold 11 heifers, 551kg, for $1060 or 192c/kg.

M McDougal, Neerim Junction, sold 16 steers, 331kg, for $790 or 239c/kg.

R Hescock, Orbost, sold 13 steers, 326kg, for $670 or 206c/kg.

R & P Wuchtasch, Nar Nar Goon, sold 16 steers, 314kg, for $790 or 252c/kg, 16 steers, 263kg, for $700 or 266c/kg, 26 heifers, 282kg, for $450 or 160c/kg, 24 heifers, 251kg, for $460 or 183c/kg, and nine heifer calves for $220.

Minridge Farm, Tynong North, sold 18 Hereford steers, 335kg, for $770 or 230c/kg.

Sladin Pty Ltd sold 17 steers, 318kg, for $570 or 179c/kg, 17 Hereford heifers, 310kg, for $400 or 129c/kg, 20 Angus steers, 300kg, for $560 or 187c/kg, 28 heifers, 274kg, for $290 or 106c/kg, four heifer calves for $280, seven steer calves for $410, and six steer calves for $380.

B Allen, Pakenham South, sold seven steers, 429kg, for $990 or 231c/kg.

Waterfall Russo Part, Hastings, sold 20 heifers, 373kg, for $600 or 161c/kg, three heifer calves for $240 and seven steer calves for $410.

S Davis, Archies Creek, sold 18 steers, 343kg, for $900 or 262c/kg.

J Davies, Caldermeade, sold 12 steers, 341kg, for $900 or 264c/kg.

Barragunda Estate Pty Ltd, Cape Schanck, sold six steers, 620kg, for $1770 or 285c/kg, 16 steers, 12-13 months, 393kg, for $1170 or 298c/kg, 26 steers, 12-13 months, 366kg, for $1140 or 311c/kg, 16 heifers, 325kg, 12-13 months, for $650 or 200c/kg, nine steers, 10-11 months, 328kg, for $910 or 277c/kg, and 10 heifers, 313kg, for $600 or 192c/kg.

Glendale Pastoral, Torwood, sold 24 steers, 18 months, 527kg, for $1430 or 271c/kg, seven steers, 12-24 months, 453kg, for $950 or 210c/kg, and one steer, 440kg, for $500 or 114c/kg.

Nuntin Pines Pty Ltd, Stratford, sold 14 steers, 590kg, for $1570 or 266c/kg.

Borodamanin Farm Pty Ltd, Woodfield, sold 18 steers, 516kg, for $1330 or 258c/kg.

P & E Van Rhine, Kilmore, sold 23 steers, 515kg, for $1260 or 245c/kg.

CJ Stothers, Stratford, sold nine Hereford steers, 526kg, for $1040 or 198c/kg.

Wells Agriculture Pty Ltd, Elaine, sold 26 steers, 423kg, for $1370 or 324c/kg, 23 steers, 402kg, for $1280 or 318c/kg, 30 steers, 391kg, for $1190 or 304c/kg, 29 steers, 387kg, for $1100 or 284c/kg, and 36 steers, 370kg, for $950 or 257c/kg.

Cara Falls Pty Ltd, Carrajung South, sold 12 steers, 314kg, for $760 or 242c/kg.

GR & BJ Hunter, Woodstock, sold 22 heifers, 318kg, for $500 or 157c/kg.

D & S Rafferty, Neerim South, sold 11 steers, 448kg, for $880 or 196c/kg.

Guy & Noble Pty Ltd, Boisdale, sold 16 steers, 332kg, for $690 or 208c/kg.

Fat Cow Farm, Ellaswood, sold 10 steer calves for $220.

M & D Tout, Yarra Glen, sold 13 steer calves for $410, and 15 heifer calves for $220.

Moswyn Park, Garfield North, sold six heifer calves for $190.

Pirtek Farming, Chirnside Park, sold nine heifer calves for $210.

K T Shaw, Cardinia, sold nine steer calves for $460.