Quality was mostly plain to average, with the exception of a few good quality pens of grown steers and vealers.

Prices overall lifted for most grades, with demand for cows strengthening to lift the prices on some lines by 20c/kg to 30c/kg.

In the young cattle pens, good quality heavy weight B3 vealers topped at 320c/kg, with most C2 grades ranging from 270c/kg to 317c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade were up to 16c/kg dearer, making from 290c/kg to 305c/kg.

A number of pens of plain light weight dairy heifers averaged 171c/kg.

Grown D3 and D4 heifers made from 280c/kg to 288c/kg, being 8c/kg dearer.

Quality in the draft of grown steers improved on last sale seeing medium and heavy weight C3 and C4 lots make 277c/kg to 310c/kg which was 5c/kg to 8c/kg dearer.

Friesian steers met with solid processor demand making from 189c/kg to 260c/kg.

Strong competition for the yarding of 500 mostly plain quality cows saw heavy 3 and 4 score cows range from 230c/kg to 270c/kg, dearer by up to 30c/kg.

The plain 1 score cows followed this trend making from 178c to 212c/kg.

Ox: B & L Ross, Macarthur, AA, 740, 2.9, 2146; B & L Ross, Macarthur, AA, 827, 2.7, 2232.9; T & J & P & B Riches, The Sisters, MG X, 503, 2.66, 1337.98; T & J & P & B Riches, The Sisters, FF, 551, 2.6, 1432.6. Vealers: J Robertson, Mortlake, HH Strs, 260, 2.94, 764.4; K Robertson, Mortlake, GA X hfrs, 280, 2.38, 666.4; CG & JC Stuchberry, Gorea, AA strs, 250, 2.86, 715; J Homan, Orford, AA hfrs, 483, 2.85, 1376.55; K & F Walsh, Curdievale, FF hfrs, 496, 2.4, 1190.4; MJR Price, Heywood, AA bull, 480, 2.25, 1080. Cows: K & F Walsh, Curdievale, FF, 645, 2.52, 1625.4; DG & MA Magilton, Timboon, FF, 555, 2.1, 1165.5; R & M Hussey, Woolsthorpe, JJ, 415, 1.6, 664. Bulls: B & L Ross, Macarthur, AA, 720, 2.11, 1519.2.

Bulls: Nevflo, Caramut; Ang 1005kg 210ckg $2110; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang 775kg 210clg $1627; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang 765kg 228ckg $1744; Nevflo, Caramut, Ang 770kg 203ckg $1563. Bullocks: D Walter, Narrawong, Ang 702kg 306ckg $2149; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang X 700kg 280ckg $1960; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang X 590kg 280ckg $1180. Vealers: B and R Askew, Ballangeich, Ang 500kg 317ckg $1585; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang 550kg 275ckg $1512; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang X 435kg 275ckg $1196; Cashmore Park, Cashmore, Ang X 370kg 270ckg $999; B and R Askew, Ballangeich, Ang 360kg 270ckg $972; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Ang 431kg 296ckg $1277; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Ang 390kg 275ckg $1170; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Ang 370kg 260ckg $962; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Char 310kg 286ckg $886; R and J Stewart, Narrawong, Ang 260kg 270ckg $538; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Ang 266kg 250ckg $666. Cows: B and R Askew, Ballangeich, Ang 585kg 260ckg $1521; Nevflo, Caramut, Here 650kg 220ckg $1430; Nevflo, Caramut, Here 420kg 120ckg $504; Minjah Pastoral, Minjah, Ang Cow/calf $955.

Bullocks: MJ Nolan, Garvoc, Hrfd/Frsn X 765kg@292c/kg, 2233.80; MJ Nolan, Garvoc, Hrfd 640kg@292c/kg, 1868.80; W Kelly, Garvoc, Ang X 710kg@300c/kg, 2130; DR Byrne, Naringal, Ang 661kg@308c/kg, 2035.55; T & A Dowd, Grassmere, B/B 650kg@295c/kg, 1917.50; K Nolan, Garvoc, Hrfd X 660kg@292c/kg, 1927.20. Steers: W Kelly, Garvoc, Hrfd X 580kg@292c/kg, 1693.60; P & GJ Thomas, Willatook, Char 540kg@290c/kg, 1566; T & A Dowd, Grassmere, Ang 550kg@277c/kg, 1523.50. DF White, Woolsthorpe, Ang & B/B 523kg@280c/kg, 1463. Yearling Steers: P & GJ Thomas, Willatook, Char 480kg@290c/kg, 1392; T & A Dowd, Grassmere, Ang X 470kg@265c/kg, 1245.50. CS & MJ Petersen, Macarthur, Ang 440kg@265c/kg, 1166. Vealers: RW & PJ Kelly, Bessiebelle, Ang, B/B & Char Mix Sex 430kg@315c/kg, 1354.50; RW & PJ Kelly, Bessiebelle, Char Hfrs 440kg@290c/kg, 1276; BR McCabe, Macarthur, Ang Hfrs 390kg@265c/kg/1033.50; Waka Pastoral Trust, Minhamite, Ang Hfrs 370kg@280c/kg 1036; K & F Lee, Kirkstall, Ang Hfrs 400kg@248c/kg, 992; J & J McGhie, Allansford, Ang Mix Sex 353kg@275c/kg, 971.65; P & GJ Thomas, Willatook, B/B Hfrs 330kg@265c/kg, 874.50; CS & MJ Petersen, Macarthur, B/B Strs 310kg@275c/kg, 852.50. Trade Heifers: CS & MJ Petersen, Macarthur, Ang 630kg@280c/kg, 1764; BR McCabe, Macarthur, Ang 500kg@288c/kg, 1440; PJ McDonald, Cooramook, Ang 470kg@288c/kg, 1353.60; Waka Pastoral Trust, Minhamite, Ang 470kg@285c/kg, 1339.50; P & GJ Thomas, Willatook, Char 470kg@235c/kg, 1104.50; NK Webster & Partners, Willatook, Ang 430kg@248c/kg, 1066.40. Beef Cows: CS & MJ Petersen, Macarthur, Ang 680kg@270c/kg, 1836; Southall Building, Port Fairy, Hrfd/Frsn X 625kg@265c/kg, 1656.25; Southall Building, Port Fairy, Ang X 613kg@270c/kg, 1656; T & A Dowd, Grassmere, B/B 590kg@270c/kg, 1593; PJ McDonald, Cooramook, B/B 560kg@261c/kg, 1461.60; NK Webster & Partner, Willatook, Ang 528kg@261c/kg, 1376.80; EJ Sleep, Woolsthorpe, Simm 620kg@215c/kg, 1333; Waka Pastoral Trust, Minhamite, Ang 490kg@261c/kg, 1278.90; SM Watson, Macarthur, Ang 528kg@232c/kg, 1224.45; P & GJ Thomas, Willatook, Char, Ang & B/B 532kg@210c/kg, 1116.50; Moyne Falls P/Ship, Macarthur, Ang 447kg@232c/kg, 1035.20. Dairy Cows: J Gleeson Nominees P/L, Koroit, Frsn 750kg@250c/kg, 1875; Gleeson Trading Trust, Tarrone, Frsn 685kg@250c/kg, 1712.50; Motang P/L, Hopkins Point, Frsn 660kg@244c/kg, 1610.40; JC, HM & PJ Dumesny, Port Fairy, Frsn 590kg@244c/kg, 1439.60; Crothers Pastoral P/Ship, Wangoom, Frsn 615kg@234c/kg, 1439.10; Heatly & Hodson, Nullawarre, Frsn 500kg@234c/kg, 1170; TJ Clapp, Port Fairy, Frsn 494kg@210c/kg, 1037.40. Bulls: CS & MJ Petersen, Willatook, Ang 1075kg@203c/kg, 2182.25; Burris & McLean, Port Fairy, Hrfd 955kg@214c/kg, 2043.70; Alkira Pastoral Co, Willatook, Frsn 870kg@201c/kg, 1748.70.

Bullocks: K. Mugavin, Killarney, Angus Steers 588@3.02c, $1776.77; Carlsfield Plains P, L, Mortlake, Hereford Steers 467@3.05c, $1423.33; R. Magnusson, Yambuk, Angus X Steers 425@2.25c, $956.25. Vealers And Trade: Pinevale, Warrnambool, Limousin X Steer Vealer 405@3.15c, $1275.75; WD & MA Wilksch, Tyrendarra, Simmental, Angus Steer Vealer 200@2.82c, $564; WD & MA Wilksch, Tyrendarra, Simmental Heifer VL 215@2.60c, $559; Carlsfield Plains P, L, Mortlake, Angus Heifer 480@2.50c, $1200; SM, JG & GN O’Keefe, Winslow, Friesian Heifer 460@2.40c, $1104; DG & SE Ryan, Panmure, Friesian, Angus X Heifer 390@2.10c, $819; GW & ME Leddin, Port Fairy, Friesian Heifer 355@2.10c, $745.50; GW & ME Leddin, Port Fairy, Hereford X Heifer 335@2.16c, $723.60; DG & SE Ryan, Panmure, Friesian Heifer 340@2.10c, $714; Cloverleaf Management, Sandford, Angus Heifer 315@2.25c, $708.75; DP & JF Gale, Timboon, Friesian Heifer 280@1.72c, $481.60. Beef Cows: DG & MA Pevitt, Warrong, Angus 605@2.40c, $1452; RJ & JL Page, Penshurst, Angus 515@2.65c, $1364.75; Elandery Lodge, Tower Hill, Angus 500@2.65c, $1325; WD & MA Wilksch, Tyrendarra, Simmental 535@1.95c, $1043.25. Dairy Cows: EJ, DA & AE Delaney, Nirranda, Friesian 692@2.50c, $1731.25; SM, JG & GN O’Keefe, Winslow, Friesian 602@2.35c, $1414.70; JJ Bushell, Koroit, Friesian 620@2.17c, $1345.40; MT & BL Glennen, The Sisters, Friesian 570@2.05c, $1168.50; Gleeson Dairy Co., Port Fairy, Friesian 540@2.05c, $1107; EJ, DA & AE Delaney, Nirranda, Friesian X 530@2.12c, $1123.60; S & C Oakley, Koroit, Friesian X 510@2.12c, $1081.20; A. Merrett, Scotts Creek, Friesian 560@1.75c, $980; BE & CM Jenkins, Naringal, Friesian 480@1.78c, $854.40; PG & MM Moloney, Garvoc, Friesian 420@1.78c, $747.60; DG & SE Ryan, Panmure, Friesian 390@1.78c, $694.20. Bulls: RJ & JL Page, Penshurst, Angus 890@2c, $1780; BE & CM Jenkins, Naringal, Angus 865@2.05c, $1773.25; WD & MA Wilksch, Tyrendarra, Simmental 765@2.20c, $1683; Gleeson Dairy Co., Port Fairy, Jersey 665@2c, $1330; MT & BL Glennen, The Sisters, Friesian 500@1.83c, $915.

Sheep and Lambs: P. McDonald, Cooramook, XB Lambs $128.

Bullocks: 900 to 1000kg $2.50/kg $2360; 800 to 900kg $2.70/kg $2233; 700 to 800kg $3.06/kg $2234; 600 to 700kg $3.10/kg $2102. 

Heavy steers: 500 to 600kg $3.02/kg $1776. 

Trade steers: 400 to 500kg $3.05 $1423. 

Vealers: Steers $3.20kg $1587. Heifers $3.20 $1370; Trade 400 to 500kg $3/kg $1390. 

Heavy heifers: over 500kg $2.88/kg $1764. 

Bulls: $2.30/kg $2183. 

Cows: Beef bred $2.70/kg $1836; Dairy bred $2.55/kg $1875. 

Bobby calves: Friesian heifers $550; Friesian bulls $60; Beef cross bulls $88.