EUROA'S large, end of financial year cattle sales on Wednesday and Friday last week saw strong competition, according to Elders Euroa auctioneer and livestock manager Joe Allen.

Steers were sold at the Euroa Saleyards on Wednesday, while females were sold on Friday.

Mr Allen said many of the top end weaners at the Wednesday steer sale sold for about $3.80–$4 per kilogram – around $1350–$1400 per head.

At the lighter end (250kg–300kg) it was $4 with a few isolated sales above $4.20, with the per head selling price at $1100 to $1250.

Mr Allen said this cost was "a bit dearer than it has been elsewhere in the last two weeks" and the rain likely contributed to stronger sales.

About 2400–2500 steers were sold on Wednesday.

At the female sales on Friday, there were about 1000 heifer weaners and 300–400 others heifers, cows and calves.

Buyers were met with "solid competition" at the heifer sales, Mr Allen said.

At the top end, 310–340kg heifers were making $900–$1000 per head.

At the lighter end (250kg–300kg), they sold for mid $3 a kilogram and $800–$900 a head, with a lot of competition.

Mr Allen said both sales achieved pleasing results in the current market.