Yarding 4039 Change 421

Cattle were drawn from North Western Queensland were again present in numbers, accounting for almost half of the total yarding.

The yarding also included a large local single vendor run of quality cattle.

Steers and heifers were yarded in equal numbers, with a smaller number of cows on offer this week.

A good panel of regular buyers was present along with an increased southern buying presence and all were operating.

The overall quality of the yarding was mixed, however agents advise that demand remained firm for quality cattle with prices improving from the previous week for sought after lines.

Light weight yearling steers under 200kg to restockers sold to a top of 424.2c to average 420c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers reached 452.2c to average 411c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to background or feed reached 432.2c to average 412c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg made to 422.2c to average 376c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 398.2c to average 340c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers reached a top of 390.2c to average 368c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to feed made to 380.2c to average 342c/kg. Medium weight cows sold to 267.2c to average 254c, while heavy weight cows made to 272.2c to average 260c/kg.

The best of the light weight weight bulls to restockers made to 332.2c to average 299c/kg.

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 452c/kg and averaged 429c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 442c/kg and averaged 399c/kg.

Steers in the 280- 350kg range reached 442c/kg and averaged 397c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 422c/kg and averaged 371c/kg.

Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 362c/kg and averaging 326c/kg.

Cows and calves hit $2,100/unit.

AR & SM Russell, Gladysvale, Augathella sold Brangus steers to 452c/kg, reaching a top of $1,363 to average $1,103.

John Russell, Culbara, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 442c/kg, reaching a top of $1,279 to average $1,239.

Bass Cattle Co, Muldoon, Mungallala sold Droughtmaster steers to 432c/kg, reaching a top of $1,312 to average $1,154. The Charolais heifers sold to 376c/kg, reaching a top of $1,149 to average $957.

Les Baker, Raceview, Charleville sold Charolais cross steers to 424c/kg, reaching a top of $1,390 to average $1,251. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 398c/kg, reaching a top of $1,485 to average $932.

Locke William Finch sold Santa cross steers to 418c/kg, reaching a top of $1,354 to average $1,338.

Dart Pastoral Co, Thirlstone, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 414c/kg, reaching a top of $1,501 to average $1,457.

BJ & WR Taylor, Marjundale, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 392c/kg, reaching a top of $1,396 to average $1,334.

D Elliott Investments Pty Ltd, Mt Campbell Station, Winton sold Brahman steers to 386c/kg, reaching a top of $1,512 to average $1,227.

Bushy Park Pastoral Co, Bushy Park, Mt Isa sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 335c/kg, reaching a top of $1,574 to average $1,460.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 396c/kg and averaged 336c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 398c/kg and averaged 317c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 390/kg, averaging 330c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 370c/kg, averaging 312c/kg.

Deepend L/Stock & Trading, Deepend, Miles sold Santa cross heifers to 396c/kg, reaching a top of $771 to average $771.

LL & NA Britton, Mt Landsborough Stn, Winton sold Santa cross heifers to 390c/kg, reaching a top of $1,332 to average $1,149.

Womblebank Cattle Co, Womblebank, Injune sold Santa cross heifers to 368c/kg, reaching a top of $1,535 to average $1,505.

DC & HA Stevens, Cremona, Julia Creek sold Brangus heifers to 336c/kg, reaching a top of $966 to average $768. The Brahman heifers sold to 331c/kg, reaching a top of $912 to average $765.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 250c/kg and averaged 233c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 267c/kg and averaged 245c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 272c/kg, averaging 255c/kg.

PJ & CR Britton, Brighton Downs, Winton sold Santa cross cows to 267c/kg, reaching a top of $1,541 to average $1,289.

FW & RA Blacklock, Wolston, Richmond sold Brahman cows to 248c/kg, reaching a top of $950 to average $857.

Argylla Mountain Pastoral, Glencoe, Mount Isa sold Brangus cows to 245c/kg, reaching a top of $951 to average $801.

China State Farms Pty Ltd, Noella Station, Charleville sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 272c/kg, reaching a top of $1,488 to average $1,383.

JC & GM Worsfold, Oakwells, Injune sold Charolais cows to 262c/kg, reaching a top of $1,896 to average $1,679.

John Mitchell, Koonoong Downs, Mitchell sold Santa cows & calves to $2,020 to average $1,960.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards