Yarding 5475 Change 2981

Numbers rose sharply to 5475, up by 2981 at the Roma Store Sale.

Cattle were predominantly drawn from the local supply area and the overall quality was good with increased numbers of heavy steers and prime cows yarded.

Steers accounted for half of the yarding.

A good buying panel was present and operating with all regular processors active.

The market remains firm despite steers mostly easing with light weight steers down by 3c to 35c, and heavy weight steers to feed down by 13c/kg.

Heifers saw improvements with medium weight heifers to feed improving by 3c to 8c/kg.

A quality yarding of prime cows experienced good gains, with medium weight cows to processors up by 3c and heavy weight cows up by 12c to 21c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 852.2c to average 752c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 786.2c to average 699c/kg. Yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 758.2c to average 635c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed reached a top of 622.2c to average 549c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 740.2c to average 632c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 686.2c to average 617c/kg. Yearling heifers under 400kg to feed reached a top of 626.2c to average 596c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 576.2 to average 498c/kg.

The best of the grown steers made to 518.2c to average 500c/kg.

The best of the grown heifers made to 460.2c to average 429c/kg.

A quality line of Angus and Angus X PTIC red tag cows sold to $3,275/head at open auction. Medium weight prime cows made to 398.2c to average 395c/kg. Heavy weight prime cows reached a top of 405.2c to average 397c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 396.2c to average 364c/kg.

Restocker demand was strong for the increased numbers of cows and calves resulting in a top of $3,800/unit.

Market Reporter: Sherrill Stivano 

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 852c/kg and averaged 801c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 832c/kg and averaged 731c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 786c/kg and averaged 660c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 758c/kg and averaged 619c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 668c/kg and averaging 521c/kg.

Cow and calves hit $3,800/unit.

Stinson pastoral Co, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 852c/kg reaching a top of $2,556 to average $1,939.

Allen Family Investments, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 786c/kg reaching a top of $2,322 to average $2,322. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 686c/kg to average $1,928 to average $1,928.

DW & CE Collinson, West Myall, Roma sold Angus steers to 780c/kg reaching a top of $2,400 to average $2,257. The Angus heifers sold to 740c/kg reaching a top of $1,957 to average $1,921.

RP & TM Sevil, Kenilworth, Mitchell sold Charolais cross steers to 776c/kg reaching a top of $2,258 to average $2,161.

Whitton Cattle Co, Myrtleville, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 758c/kg reaching a top of $2,725 to average $2,541. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 626c/kg reaching a top of $2,247 to average $2,147.

Burradoo Property Trust, Burradoo, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 740c/kg reaching a top of $2,239 to average $2,071. The Angus cross heifers sold to 656c/kg reaching a top of $1,998 to average $1,712.

PJ & ME Brennan, For Far, Mitchell sold Brahman cross steers to 730c/kg reaching a top of $2,214 to average $1,863.

CJ Russel sold Santa cross steers to 700c/kg reaching a top of $2,273 to average $2,154.

LJ & RD Yore, Jericho sold Droughtmaster steers to 698c/kg reaching a top of $2,161 to average $1,945. The Droughtmaster heifers sold to 590c/kg reaching a top of $1,643 to average $1,451.

Bass Cattle Co, Muldoon, Mungallala sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 686c/kg reaching a top of $2,520 to average $1,808.

RW & GE Jackson, Maintop, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 676c/kg reaching a top of $2,260 to average $2,199.

RK & CJ Austin, Kendall Park, Hannaford sold Simmental cross steers to 660c/kg reaching a top of $2,394 to average $2,366. The Simmental heifers sold to 658c/kg reaching a top of $2,064 to average $2,064.

MG & LJ Huntly, Kilburnie, Muckadilla sold Charolais cross steers to 658c/kg reaching a top of $2,529 to average $2,340.

West Farming Pty, Loomeah, Roma sold Hereford cross steers to 622c/kg reaching a top of 2,718 to average $2,694.

Bruce Smith, Roma sold Santa cross steers to 600c/kg reaching a top of $2,784 to average $2,672.

John & Cathy Beitz, Westwood, Amby sold Santa cross steers to 638c/kg reaching a top of $2,390 to average $2,382. The Santa cross heifers sold to 594c/kg reaching a top of $1,999 to average $1,999.

DT & KA York Family Trust, Wattle Park, Wallumbilla sold Simbrah cross steers to 580c/kg reaching a top of $2,573 to average $2,533.

SF & HE Wilkin, Everbroke, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 572c/kg reaching a top of $2,792 to average $2,792.

Wellwater Pastoral Co, Wellwater, Tambo sold Angus cross steers to 568c/kg reaching a top of $2,577 to average $2,397.

P & HA Sanderson, Mundalya, Yuleba sold Santa cross steers to 567c/kg reaching a top of $2,543 to average $2,464.

Kilmorey Cattle Co, Kilmorey, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 552c/kg reaching a top of $2,631 to average $2,539.

TE O’Brien, Tyrone, Roma sold Shorthorn cross steers to 470c/kg reaching a top of $2,426 to average $2,354.

MJ & ZM Bonisch, Linga Longa, Injune sold Brahman steers to 456c/kg reaching a top of $2,810 to average $2,699.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 708c/kg and averaged 491c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 740c/kg and averaged 609c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 722c/kg, averaging 585c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 628c/kg, averaging 536c/kg.

G Wilson, Kaywarra, Injune sold Charolais cross heifers sold to 634c/kg reaching a top of $2,295 to average $2,049.

Ferrier & Sons, Riverslea North, Roma sold Brangus heifers to 584c/kg reaching a top of $2,286 to average $2,220.

ID & DE Duff, Duffields, Injune sold Limousin cross heifers to 572c/kg reaching a top of $2,286 to average $ 2,169.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 354c/kg and averaged 297c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 420c/kg and averaged 361c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 405c/kg, averaging 389c/kg.

FL & MR Miller, North Kooringa, Roma sold Angus cows to 386c/kg reaching a top of $3,275 to average $2,827.

D & R Sargood, North Yarrawonga, Charleville sold Angus cows and calves to $3,800/unit.

AJM Pastoral Company, Mt Alfred, Cunnamulla sold Composite cows and calves to $3,460/unit.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards