MAA Agent Sam Scott with a pen of Les Baker mickey bulls. The mickey bulls sold to 624c/kg, reaching a top of $1,088.

Yarding 4,957 Change –1,534

CATTLE were drawn from the usual supply area.

This week saw a larger number of vendors represented, with limited large single vendors lines yarded in the steers, however several quality single vendor lines of heifers were present. The overall quality of the yarding was good, with prices reflective of any quality variations.

A good buying panel, with new southern buyers and all regular processors, was operating to firm competition.

Strong competition from restockers on the reduced numbers of light weight yearling steers yarded saw new price records continue to be set as light weight yearling steers to restockers improved by 5c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers improved by 13c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to feed improved by 20c, while the medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to feed improved by 27c/kg. Heavy weight cows improved by 2c to 7c/kg.

Male calves sold to 625.2c to average 625c/kg, setting another new record top price for Roma. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg to restockers sold to 624.2c to average 581c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 574.2c to average 495c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 489.2c to average 456c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 450.2c to average 434c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers over 400kg to feed reached a top of 431.2c to average 408c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers reached a top of 548.2c to average 523c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 510.2c to average 473c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 482.2c to average 464c, while medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to restockers made to 462.2c to average 438c/kg The

best of the grown steers sold to 380.2c to average 372c/kg.

The best of the grown heifers reached a top of 374.2c to average 340c/kg. Medium weight 3 score cows sold to a top of 317.2c to average 317c/kg. Medium weight 4 score cows reached a top of 325.2c to average 325 c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 318.2c to average 316c/kg. Heavy weight 4 score cows sold to 327.2c to average 323c/kg. The best of the heavy weight bulls made to 353.2c to average 336c/kg. Cows and calves reached a top of $2040/unit.

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Weekly Roma Store report

Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 624c/kg and averaged 542c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 540c/kg and averaged 465c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 494c/kg and averaged 433c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 462c/kg and averaged 419c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 431c/kg and averaging 386c/kg.
Cows and calves hit $2,040/unit.

K G Savidge, Southampton, St George sold Santa cross steers to 624c/kg, reaching a top of $915 to average $915. The Santa heifers sold to 512c/kg, reaching a top of $857 to average $857.

GB McMullen, Roma sold Hereford cross steers to 616c/kg, reaching a top of $1,078 to average $1,078.

Dart Pastoral Co, Thirlstone, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 596c/kg, reaching a top of $996 to average $911.

FI & MJ Taylor, Lying Downs, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 574c/kg, reaching a top of $1,197 to average $1,100.

Newton Grazing P/L, Mona Vale, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 540c/kg, reaching a top of $1,296 to average $1,233. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 500c/kg, reaching a top of $1,082 to average $1,082.

Les Baker, Merrigang Stn, Charleville sold Charolais cross steers to 536c/kg, reaching a top of $1,566 to average $1,386. The Charolais cross mickey bulls sold to 624c/kg, reaching a top of $1,157 to average $1,116. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 544c/kg, reaching a top of $1,175 to average $1,041.

NW Mansfield, Saltcote, Mitchell sold Santa steers to 520c/kg, reaching a top of $1,942 to average $1,708.

Allen Family Inv, Hutton View, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 514c/kg, reaching a top of $1,082 to average $1,082.

EJ & CF Rolfe, Marie Downs, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 502c/kg, reaching a top of $1,579 to average $1,384. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 472c/kg, reaching a top of $1,470 to average $1,335.

G & B Terry Enterprises, Lerida, Winton sold Brahman cross steers to 500c/kg, reaching a top of $1,262 to average $1,200.

Nallea Co (C/I & P Chandler) & AI & C Chandler, Russell Park, Surat sold Charolais cross steers to 496c/kg, reaching a top of $1,988 to average $1,250. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 494c/kg, reaching a top of $1,270 to average $1,183.

Whitton Cattle Co, Myrtleville, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 494c/kg, reaching a top of $1,564 to average $1,503. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 452c/kg, reaching a top of $1,371 to average $1,316.

BM & MM & BD & LT Leahy, Woodlands, Jackson sold Angus cross steers to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $1,591 to average $1,525.

B R Sinnamon, Tin Hut, Jackson sold Angus steers to 462c/kg, reaching a top f $1,479 to average $1,479.

BC Stinson, Bonarby, Mungallala sold Charolais cross steers to 448c/kg, reaching a top of $1,701 to average $1,540.

Maranoa Downs Grazing Co, Ravens Court, Mitchell sold Euro cross steers to 446c/kg, reaching a top of $1,276 to average $1,276. The Euro cross heifers sold to 440c/kg, reaching a top of $1,628 to average $1,289. The Droughtmaster cross cows sold to 321c/kg, reaching a top of $1,848 to average $1,666.

Spreadborough Past Co, Finsbury Park, Roma sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 429c/kg, reaching a top of $1,680 to average $1,625.

Winnathoola Pastoral Co, Winnathoola, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 428c/kg, reaching a top of $2,500 to average $2,098.

Robert Arthur Pollock, Carlton, Roma sold Droughtmaster steers to 426c/kg, reaching a top of $1,829 to average $1,809.

GM & AC Boland, Little Bracco, Roma sold Gelbvieh cross steers to 413c/kg, reaching a top of $1,762 to average $1,762.

Stanford Grazing, Wununa, Roma sold Brahman steers to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $1,930 to average $1,708.

Barry York, Waratah, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 377c/kg, reaching a top f $2,271 to average $2,168.

Wason Past Co (EU), Summerset, Roma sold Hereford cross steers to 368c/kg, reaching a top of $2,056 to average $2,004.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 548c/kg and averaged 445c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 496c/kg and averaged 449c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 482c/kg, averaging 446c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 452c/kg, averaging 409c/kg.

Tamarang Pastoral Co, Tamarang, Wallumbilla sold Charolais heifers to 510c/kg, reaching a top of $1,505 to average $1,042.

Douglas Cattle Co, Verniew, Mitchell sold Santa cross heifers to 496c/kg, reaching a top of $1,296 to average $1,179.

MJ & TC York, Hyde Park, Wallumbilla sold Simmental cross heifers to 494c/kg, reaching a top of $1,554 to average $1,328.

CA Flower & Co, Callitris Nth, Condamine sold Angus cross heifers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $1,600 to average $1,469.

Wondolin P/CO, Wondolin, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross heifers to 462c/kg, reaching a top of $1,668 to average $1,511.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Bookooi, Yuleba sold Charolais heifers to 460c/kg, reaching a top of $1,590 to average $1,543.

DW & SG Rowbotham, White Park, Roma sold Angus cross heifers to 454c/kg, reaching a top of $1,529 to average $1,415.

LJ & JA Little, Bauhinia Vale, Wandoan sold Angus cross heifers to 450c/kg, reaching a top of $1,526 to average $1,526.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 310c/kg and averaged 269c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 325c/kg and averaged 289c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 327c/kg, averaging 316c/kg.

Reynella Grazing Co, Reynella, Charleville sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 326c/kg, reaching a top of $1,813 to average $1,688.

GB & MS Freshwater, Overflow, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 324c/kg, reaching a top of $1,870 to average $1,742.

Palmtree Grazing Co, Palmtree, Taroom sold Santa cows to 320c/kg, reaching a top of $2,125 to average $1,977.

Malcolm Burey, Back Creek, Amby sold Charolais cross cows to 320c/kg, reaching a top of $1,773 to average $1,773.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards