ABOUT 1350 cows could be found at Euroa's monthly cattle sale last week.

Nutrien Harcourts Euroa branch manager Russell Mawson was surprised by this figure, saying he had expected around 400–500.

Mr Mawson said he is expecting around 3000 calves at a large sale on June 7 at the end of the financial year.

Mr Mawson said the yarding comprised 850 steers at last week's sale, most of which were steer weaners.

There was not one pen of joined females, which Mr Mawson found "very surprising".

"That's showing possibly a shortage in that or a lack of confidence," he said.

Heavy steers sold from $3.80–$4.10 per kilogram, with limited demand.

Steer weaners sold better, for about $5.

There were few calves at 350kg but plenty in the 280–340kg range, as well as calves in the 210–230kg range.

Unjoined heifers, comprised mostly of weaners with joinable heifers, were making around $1400–$1450.

Low weight weaners from 220–270kg were received for around $4/kg, being around the $800 to $1050 bracket.

Mixed bred or lightweight made from $400–$600.

Usual buyers from local areas were in attendance, but bought with caution.