THE buoyant beef cattle market was reflected in exceptional prices for F1 heifers at Camperdown's annual sale on Friday.
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Some vendors reported prices $200 a head higher than last year.
Allan Hickey, of Elders, said it was the first time in many years agents had combined the joined and unjoined heifer sales, which is traditionally held over two days.
A big buying gallery competed for the 790 joined heifers and 600 unjoined heifers. Local buyers provided much of the demand for the joined run - along with Gippsland, while the region was also active in the unjoined heifers.
Joined F1 heifer rates soared to $1480, with many drafts selling from $1100 to the top price. Bids reached $935 for F1 unjoined heifers, but many made between $750-$850.
