Yarding 4545  Change 1011

There was an increase of approximately 1,000 head on last week to yard 4,593 head at Roma Store Sale today. There was a mixed range of quality due to the rainfall experienced by some with restockers out and performing.

Onlookers and vendors of the Braford Society annual sponsored sale made for a great day out enjoying the good lines of their breed with a challenge to find a spot on the fence. All usual buyers were present, however not all buyers had adequate supply on offer with the heavier range of steers, however the medium weight steers were up on last week.

Steers less than 220kg made to 398.2 to average 348c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers in the 220kg to 280kg range made to 392.2 to average 346c/kg. Steers, 350kg to 400kg, made to 340c, to average 315c/kg. Steers over 400kg made to an average of 287c/kg. Heifers made to an average across the board of 272c and bulls less than 400kg made 348.2 to average 260c/kg.

Cow and calf units held similar money to the previous week.

Weekly Roma Store Sale Press Report

A total of 4593 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday. Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 398c/kg and averaged 347c/kg, while weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 392c/kg and averaged 346c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 366c/kg and averaged 323c/kg, and steers in the 350- 400kg range reached 340c/kg and averaged 315c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400- 550kg range topping at 330c/kg and averaging 304c/kg.

Gordon Family, West Mooculta, Bourke, sold Santa-cross steers to 392c/kg for 228kg to return $896/head.
E.J & C.F Rolfe, Marie Downs, Roma, sold Charolais-cross steers to 380c/kg for 210kg to return $798. The Charolais-cross heifers made to 315c/kg for 247kg to return $771.

R.W & K.E Thorne, Holmleigh, Mitchell, sold Santa-cross steers to 366c/kg for 281kg to return $1032. The Santa-cross heifers made to 316c/kg for 257kg to return $812. C & S Tindall, Darr River Downs, Longreach, sold Santa steers to 366c/kg for 260kg to return $952.

B Cloherty, Kingull West, Roma, sold Santa-cross steers to 358c/kg for 291kg to return $1043.
T.W Bowen, Wilpena, Mitchell, sold Droughtmaster-cross steers to 350c/kg for 284kg to return $997. The Droughtmaster-cross heifers sold to 322c/kg for 238kg to return $769.

Danor Pty Ltd, Bollon, sold Brangus steers to 348c/kg for 284kg to return $990. R.B.E & E.N Cloherty, Reben Downs, sold Santa steers to 340c/kg for 362kg to return $1231.
Dalmally Grazing Co, Dalmally, Roma, sold Charolais-cross steers to 330c/kg for 417kg to return $1379.

BLJ Grazing, North Pentwyn, Blackall, sold Droughtmaster steers to 328c/kg for 330kg to return $1083. Their Droughtmaster-cross heifers sold to 300c/kg for 303kg to return $911.
B & J Whip, Glenrowan, Morven, sold Braford steers to 328c/kg for 320kg to return $1052. The Braford heifers sold to 304c/kg for 324kg to return $986.
J & S Nichol, Ridgewell Roma, sold Brahman-cross steers to 324c/kg for 387kg to return $1256.
W & S Wilson, Taroela, Taroom, sold Braford steers to 322c/kg for 424kg to return $1367. The Braford heifers sold to 288c/kg for 320kg to return $922.
Tigrigie Cattle Co, Moorabinda, Taroom, sold Braford steers to 322c/kg for 385kg to return $1240.
R.J & R.D O’Sullivan, Nungil Station, Charleville, sold Charolais steers to 322c/kg for 282kg to return $909.
L.FJ & A.D Price, Miegunyah, Dirranbandi, sold Braford steers to 320c/kg for 377kg to return $1208. The Braford heifers sold to 294c/kg for 287kg to return $847. Heifers under 220kg topped at 346c/kg and averaged 312c/kg, while heifers in the 220 – 280kg range topped at 326c/kg and averaged 307c/kg. Heifers in the 280- 350kg range topped at 315c/kg, averaging 282c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 312c/kg and averaged 271c/kg.

K & A Yorkston, Dalziel, Taroom, sold Braford-cross heifers to 315c/kg for 303kg to return $955.

Ferrier & Sons, Riverslea North, Roma, sold Santa-cross heifers to 302c/kg for 313kg to return $946.
Gibson Cattle Co, Tarago, Alpha, sold Murray Grey heifers to 297c/kg for 379kg to return $1127.

Homeward Properties, Rocky Hills, Injune, sold Santa-cross heifers to 260c/kg for 413kg to return $1075.
Cows in the 300 – 400kg sold to 220c/kg and averaged 193c/kg, while cows in the 400 – 500kg topped at 241c/kg and averaged 210c/kg. Cows over 500kg reached 250c/kg, averaging 217c/kg.

Cows and calves hit $1,890/unit and averaged $1,127. Bulls up to 400kg reached 348c/kg and averaged 259c/kg.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards