Action-packed Western District Weaner Sales

EXCITED after a busy day of sales are (from left) J & J Kelly agent, Tony Graham; vendors Roland and Susan Cameron, Athlone South, Penshurst; with their son Andrew, holding his son Cooper, 2, in his right arm, and his nephew Fletcher Brumby, 2, in his left arm; and Fletcher’s mum, Eloise (Cameron) Brumby from Inverleigh. The Camerons sold 331 steers on Tuesday averaging 341c/kg and their top price was $1267p/hd. Photo: TRACEY KRUGER.

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January 13, 2024 | 11:00 AM

HAMILTON is well-known for its impressive annual Western District Weaner Sales which generally brings farmers from all over the country to buy and sell some of the best cattle, and this year was no different.

The Hamilton sales kicked off on Monday as 3860 Angus steers were sold through the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) on the opening day, recording plenty of solid prices.