Yarding 7088 Change 2131

Cattle were drawn from the usual supply area, with several large quality single vendor lines yarded, and steers accounted for over half the yarding.

A larger buying panel, with increased southern and feedlot buyer numbers and all regular processors, were operating to firm competition.

The overall quality of the yarding was good, with prices reflective of any quality variations.

Light weight cattle were present in limited numbers and were the only steer category that eased in price, down by 37c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 280kg improved by 15c to 34c, while medium weight yearling steers under 330kg rose by 9c to 34c/kg.

The large number of medium to heavy feeder steers yarded included quality single vendor lines and sold to strong demand improving by 14c to 26c/kg.

Yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers were there largest sample of heifers yarded and improved by 22c/kg. Cows eased across the board with medium weight cows down by 2c to 16c, and heavy weight cows falling by 5c to 11c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers under 200kg to restockers sold to 615.2c to average 544c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 604.2c to average 510c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to feed sold to 490.2c to average 465c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 482.2c to average 448c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers over 400kg to feed reached a top of 450.2c to average 434c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers reached a top of 522.2c to average 483c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 522.2c to average 495c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 446.2c to average 421c/kg.

The best of the medium weight grown steers sold to 370.2c to average 366c/kg.

The best of the grown heifers reached a top of 384.2c to average 337c/kg. Medium weight store cows to restockers sold to 298.2c to average 286c, while the medium weight 3 score cows sold to a top of 314.2c to average 301c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 321.2c to average 306c/kg.

The best of the heavy weight bulls made to 351.2c to average 342c/kg.

Cows and calves reached a top of $2520/unit.

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 615c/kg and averaged 497c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 604c/kg and averaged 494c/kg. Steers in the 280- 350kg range reached 490c/kg and averaged 449c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 482c/kg and averaged 441c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 450c/kg and averaging 412c/kg. Cows and calves hit $2,520/unit.

Aus-Zea Pty Ltd, Boxvale, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 615c/kg, reaching a top of $1,126 to average $1,126.

AJ & SJ Smith, Openbah, St George sold Simmental cross steers to 604c/kg, reaching a top of $1,525 to average $1,414. The Simmental cross heifers sold to 508c/kg, reaching a top of $1,386 to average $1,226.

GJ & RA Murphy, Koreelah, Charleville sold Santa cross steers to 542c/kg, reaching a top of $1,324 to average $1,134.

LJ & SG Hanna, Terrarara, Mitchell sold Santa steers to 530c/kg, reaching a top of $1,340 to average $1,289. The Santa heifers sold to 488c/kg, reaching a top of $1,161 to average $1,092.

Nixon Pastoral Co, Kenmore, Charleville sold Angus cross steers to 528c/kg, reaching a top of $1,740 to average $1,266. The Angus cross heifers sold to 502c/kg, reaching a top of $1,427 to average $1,075.

DH & SBM Campbell, Green Hills, Mitchell sold Santa steers to 522c/kg, reaching a top of $1,270 to average $1,262. The Santa heifers sold to 488c/kg, reaching a top of $1,283 to average $1,223.

Palmtree Grazing Co, Palmtree, Taroom sold Santa steers to 520c/kg, reaching a top of $1,917 to average $1,621. The Santa cross heifers sold to 512c/kg, reaching a top of $1,497 to average $1,336.

CA Flower & Co, Callitris Nth, Condamine sold Santa cross steers to 514c/kg, reaching a top of $1,838 to average $1,672. The Santa cross heifers sold to 504c/kg, reaching a top of $1,276 to average $1,151.

RW & GE Jackson, Maintop, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 508c/kg, reaching a top of $1,404 to average $1,393. The Santa cross heifers sold to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $1,535 to average $1,184.

Russell Ian Mocker, Surprise, St George sold Santa cross steers to 502c/kg, reaching a top of $1,200 to average $1,167.

Andromeda Cattle Company, Eddington, Mungallala sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 488c/kg, reaching a top of $1,770 to average $1,191.

RA & CL Bain, Mt Eden, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $2,207 to average $1,437.

Clifford P Duff, Ittledoo, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $1,124 to average $1,124.

PJ, MM Wade, Ravenscourt, Charleville sold Angus cross steers to 482c/kg, reaching a top of $1,870 to average $1,491.

Wondolin P/CO, Wondolin, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $1,529 to average $1,454.

Skew QLD Pty Ltd Atf The Wade Family Trust, Ravenscourt, Charleville sold Droughtmaster steers to 470c/kg, reaching a top of $1,448 to average $1,394.

S & R White Family Trust, Mt Saltbush, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 470c/kg, reaching a top of $1,466 to average $1,371. The Santa cross heifers sold to 482c/kg, reaching a top of $1,676 to average $1,311.

JD & TJ Bell, The Lagoons, Yuleba sold Brangus steers to 460c/kg, reaching a top of $1,277 to average $1,277.

Astaline Trustee for Micheal Flemming Family Trust, Carranya, Windorah sold Santa cross steers to 456c/kg, reaching a top of $2,023 to average $1,634.

Lucas Pastoral Co, Cliffdale, Wyandra sold Santa cross steers to 456c/kg, reaching a top of $1,661 to average $1,280. The Santa cross heifers sold to 452c/kg, reaching a top of $1,425 to average $1,117.

BV Rolfe, Nindinna, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 454c/kg, reaching a top of $1,587 to average $1,466. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 470c/kg, reaching a top of $1,467 to average $1,393.

Ian Brumpton Holdings Pty Ltd, Oaklands, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 450c/kg, reaching a top of $1,953 to average $1,854.

Gwenbrook Farms, Gwenbrook, Roma sold Santa cross steers to 450c/kg, reaching a top of $1,699 to average $1,666.

Ray W Thomas, Burrenbah, Mungindi sold Santa cross steers to 440c/kg, reaching a top of $2,412 to average $1,789.

Ella Walker, Roslin, Mungallala sold Charolais cross steers to 430c/kg, reaching a top of $1,896 to average $1,896.

KJC & CA Beitz, Middle Ridge, Amby sold Santa cross steers to 432c/kg, reaching a top of $1,573 to average $1,573.

Roslin Grazing Co, Roslin, Mungallala sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 425c/kg, reaching a top of $2,137 to average $2,056.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 522c/kg and averaged 487c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 522c/kg and averaged 450c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 482c/kg, averaging 417c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 440c/kg, averaging 374c/kg.

Bass Cattle Co, Muldoon, Mungallala sold Santa heifers to 460c/kg, reaching a top of $2,093 to average $1,458. The Santa cows sold to 315c/kg, reaching a top of $2,262 to average $1,847.

WN & MM Jones, Norolle Downs, Roma sold Angus cross heifers to 448c/kg, reaching a top of $1,605 to average $1,530.

G A R Livestock, Pheasant, Injune sold Cross breed heifers to 442c/kg, reaching a top of $1,483 to average $1,325.

Farnham Grazing Co, Farnham Plains, Eulo sold Santa heifers to 380c/kg, reaching a top of $1,506 to average $1,465.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 285c/kg and averaged 242c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 318c/kg and averaged 286c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 321c/kg, averaging 299c/kg.

Hancock Pastoral Co, Warrina, Roma sold Brahman cross cows to 303c/kg, reaching a top of $1,427 to average $1,344.

Glen Valley Pastoral Co, Glen Valley, Jundah sold Santa cows and calves to $2,520.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards