Balonne Plains Angus cross steers with GDL agent Anthony Hyland and vendor Chad Prescott.

Yarding: 8234 Change: -138

Under continued firm market, strong sales persisted throughout the Roma Saleyards Tuesday Sale, with just under 9,000 head of cattle yarded.

Steers dominated the yarding, with large runs and quality pens contributing to a hot market, following the momentum from last week’s sale.

Regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders filled the laneways under a sheet of early morning fog, all actively competing for pens amidst strong current demand.

The quality and reach of cattle yarded once again solidified Roma Saleyards as the marketplace of choice.

The yarding was drawn primarily from the local supply district, including Roma, Wallumbilla, Muckadilla as well as Quilpie, Thargomindah and Augathella.

Cattle were also consigned from as far afield as Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and Marla in South Australia.

Chad Scott from Balonne Plains, St George offloaded a quality run of Angus cross steers fetching 500c/kg.

Two pens of Angus cross steers made 538c/kg to weigh 473kg for an average return of $2,548/hd.

A pen of Angus cross steers fetched 528c/kg weighing an average 484kg to make 2,556/hd.

The line was consigned through GDL, seen here with GDL agent Anthony Hyland and vendor Chad Scott.

David and Heather Moore of ‘Strathfield Pastoral’, offloaded a mammoth run of 441 Droughtmaster cross steers at today’s sale.

Watkins and Co.

Based out of McKinlay, the line of Droughtmaster cross fetched an average 472c/kg weighing in at 421kg for a return of $1,990/hd.

Five pens of Droughtmaster cross steers made a straight 490c/kg to weigh 441kg for an average return of $2,161/hd.

A pen of Droughtmaster cross steers fetched 496c/kg weighing 381kg to fetch $1,889/hd.

A further three pens sold for 480c/kg to weigh 471kg for a return of $2,265/hd.

The line was consigned through Watkins and Co.

NLRS Commentary:

Very similar numbers to the previous sale Roma Agents yarded 8,234 head. All the regular processors Lot Feeders and backgrounders present and active. The market responded to the quality presented.

A small number of yearling steers under 200kg topped 574c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg sold from 372c to 580c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg made from 300c to 558c/kg to average 488c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg with the majority selling from 340c to 540c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg with a small number penned  and topped 538c/kg to Lot Feeders. Yearling steers over 480kg made to 430c to restockers and 484c/kg to Lot Feeders.

Yearling heifers under 200kg to 508c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg made to 474c to average 452c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg sold to 458c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg made to 472c to average 415c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg sold to 462c to processors and 460c/kg to Lot Feeders.

Grown steers 400 to 500kg made to 538c/kg to Lot Feeders. Grown steers 500 to 600kg sold from 372c to 520c/kg to Lot Feeders. Grown steers over 600kg made to 436c/kg to processors. Grown heifers over 540kg to 440c/kg to processors.

Approx 1600 cows penned with a number of store cows yarded as well as score 4 cows. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg sold from 230c to 370c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg topped 415c and a small number 4 score cows also to 415c/kg.

A large number of light weight bulls penned under 450kg selling to 618c/kg. Bulls 450 to 600kg sold to 438c/kg to Lot Feeders. Bulls over 600kg to 400c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 8,234 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 574c/kg and averaged 406c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 580c/kg and averaged 515c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 558c/kg and averaged 467c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 540c/kg and averaged 460c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 538c/kg and averaged 477c/kg.

Bangor Cattle Co Pty Ltd, Bangor, Mungallala sold Charolais steers to 574c/kg, reaching a top of $1,464 to average $1,320.  The Charolais heifers sold to 464c/kg, reaching a top of $1,491 to average $1,055.

MC & KL Brown, Mt Owen, Mitchell sold Angus cross steers to 564c/kg, reaching a top of $1,191 to average $1,112.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 464c/kg, reaching a top of $1,021 to average $1,021.

Brett & Sandy Southern, Neabul Downs, St George sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 560c/kg, reaching a top of $1,704 to average $1,385.

Cornford Grazing Co, Authoringa, Charleville sold Crossbred steers to 558c/kg, reaching a top of $1,476 to average $1,376.

BRF Southern, Breena Plains, St George sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 558c/kg, reaching a top of $1,621 to average $1,492.

Luke & Carly Baker, Range Top, Injune sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 552c/kg, reaching a top of $1,504 to average $1,504.  The Santa Gertrudis cross heifers sold to 478c/kg, reaching a top of $1,275 to average $1,039.

Thomas Winch Company, Teelba sold Angus cross steers to 546c/kg, reaching a top of $1,661 to average $1,558.  The Santa Gertrudis cross cows sold to 415c/kg, reaching a top of $2,866 to average $2,280.

Seawright Investments, Tingun sold Angus steers to 540c/kg, reaching a top of $2,390 to average $2,163.

Balonne Plains Pty Ltd, Minimi, St George sold Angus cross steers to 538/kg, reaching a top of $2,785 to average $2,469.

GE & LF Thornton, Westlyn, Morven sold Charolais cross steers to 536c/kg, reaching a top of $1,966 to average $1,841.  The Charolais cross heifers sold to 466c/kg, reaching a top of $1,737 to average $1,591.

Mark & Carolyn Redgen, The Rockies, Roma sold Red Angus cross steers to 530c/kg, reaching a top of $1,743 to average $1,531.  The Red Angus cross heifers sold to 474c/kg, reaching a top of $1,455 to average $1,282.

SJ Todd Construction, Brigalow Downs, Bollon sold Simmental cross steers to 526c/kg, reaching a top of $2,018 to average $1,874.  The Simmental cross heifers sold to 474c/kg, reaching a top of $1,735 to average $1,735.

Fennell Pastoral, Melrose sold Charolais cross steers to 548c/kg, reaching a top of $1,813 to average $1,485.

Layershire Pty Ltd, Koorandai, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 516c/kg, reaching a top of $2,113 to average $1,850.

RA & KA Crozier, Lynton Hills, Charleville sold Droughtmaster steers to 498c/kg, reaching a top of $1,978 to average $1,655.  The Droughtmaster heifers sold to 485c/kg, reaching a top of $2,065 to average $1,859.

JP Pearson, Roselea, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 498c/kg, reaching a top of $2,400 to average $2,336.  The Santa Gertrudis heifers sold to 440c/kg, reaching a top of $1,902 to average $1,902.

Strathfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Strathfield, McKinlay sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 496c/kg, reaching a top of $2,630 to average $1,990.

Usher Pastoral Co, Norley Station, Thargomindah sold Charolais cross steers to 429c/kg, reaching a top of $2,650 to average $2,512.

Nissi Farms, Bobadilla, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 427c/kg, reaching a top of $2,611 to average $2,523.

West Farming Pty Ltd, Loomeah, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 426c/kg, reaching a top of $2,685 to average $2,649.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 508c/kg and averaged 447c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 520c/kg and averaged 435c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 466c/kg, averaging 377c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 480c/kg, averaging 408c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 485c/kg, averaging 425c/kg.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Powrunna, St George sold Charolais cross heifers to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $2,183 to average $1,923.

Hanson Pastoral Company, Coorumbene, Taroom sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 468c/kg, reaching a top of $1,286 to average $1,174.

Cameron & Sons, Kilima, Roma sold Droughtmaster heifers to 424c/kg, reaching a top of $2,172 to average $2,172.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 255c/kg and averaged 171c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 395c/kg, averaging 326c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 415c/kg, averaging 376c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 418c/kg, averaging 394c/kg.

Australian Livestock Company Pty Ltd, Terrick Terrick, Blackall sold Angus cows to 413c/kg, reaching a top of $2,888 to average $2,497.

CA Flower & Co, Callitris North, Condamine sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows to 390c/kg, reaching a top of $2,714 to average $2,500.