Yarding 4086 Change 2369 

Numbers rebounded at with Roma Store sale, with a total yarding of 4,086, up by 2,369 head, despite recent rainfall. Cattle were drawn from a wide supply area, with numbers continuing to arrive from the West and North-West, in a yarding of improved quality, which was dominated by steers, and included increased numbers of heavy weight steers and bullocks. A good buying panel was present and operating, including all regular processors. Overall the market mostly improved for light and medium weight steers and heifers that were yarded in increased numbers, with competition strong on quality local lines. Cows also experienced improvements. Light weight steers improved by 40c, while medium weight steers under 330kg improved by 45c/kg. Heavy weight feeders eased by 20c/kg. Medium weight heifers under 400kg to feed fell by 12c, while heavy weight heifers to feed improved by 90c/kg. Heavy weight cows improved by 7c to 8c/kg.

The limited numbers of light weight yearling steers under 200kg sold to a top of 755.2c to average 755c, while light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 768.2c to average 685c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 754.2c to average 634c/kg. Yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 618.2c to average 558c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed were in the largest sample for the day and reached a top of 568.2c to average 518c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers were also in limited supply and made to 712.2c to average 703c/kg. Yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 644.2c to average 606c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 622.2c to average 584c/kg. Yearling heifers under 400kg to restockers reached a top of 638.2c to average 608c/kg, while heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 535.2c to average 515c/kg.

Medium weight grown steers made to 468.2c to average 468c/kg. Grown heifers under 540kg made to 410.2c to average 399c/kg. PTIC cows to restockers made to a top of 392.2c/kg. Medium weight prime cows made to 375.2c to average 371c/kg. Heavy weight prime cows reached a top of 377.2c to average 369c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 370.2c to average 358c/kg. Local cows and calves sold to a top of $3,675/unit.

Market Reporter: Sherrill Stivano

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 750c/kg and averaged 594c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 768c/kg and averaged 659c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 754c/kg and averaged 604c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 638c/kg and averaged 544c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 578c/kg and averaging 479c/kg.

Cows and calves hit $3,675/unit.

Klein Establishments Pty Ltd, sold Santa cross steers to 768c/kg reaching a top of $2,058, to average $1,919.

Pobar, D & J, Rocklea Charlton Bank, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers to 754c/kg reaching a top of $2,286, to average $1,963.

PD & DD Edwards, Possamunga, Quilpie, sold Brangus cross steers to 750c/kg reaching a top of $2,108, to average $1,835. The Brangus cross mickey bulls sold to 720c/kg reaching reaching a top of $1,366, to average $1,289.

Campmac Pty Ltd, Saramac Downs, Pickanjinnie, sold Angus cross steers to 728c/kg reaching a top of $1,758, to average $1,758. The Angus cross heifers sold to 644c/kg reaching a top of $1,522, to average $1522.

BG, DG & JC Gray Partnership, Munberry, Cheepie, sold Santa cross steers to 712c/kg reaching a top of $2,574, to average $2,350. The Santa heifers sold to 642c/kg reaching a top of $1,789, to average $1,659.

LJ & LE Cormack / Cormack Clan Pty Ltd, Chrystalbrook, Wallumbilla, sold Charolais cross steers to 692c/kg reaching a top of $2,259, to average $2,216.

Layershire Pty Ltd, Koorandai, Roma, sold Santa cross steers to 682c/kg reaching a top of $1,620, to average $1,579. The Angus cross heifers sold to 600c/kg reaching a top of $1,792, to average $1,411.

Moble Pastoral Co., Moble, Quilpie, sold Santa cross steers to 680c/kg reaching a top of $2,194, to average $2,113.

BR & KM Seawright, Janlee, Yuleba, sold Charolais cross steers to 648c/kg reaching a top of 2,063, to average $1,854. The Charolais heifers sold to 622c/kg reaching a top of $1,607, to average $1,589.

SJ Todd Constructions P/L, Brigalow Downs, Bollon, sold Santa cross steers to 648c/kg reaching a top of $2,052, to average $2,052.

Scott Martyn, Greenridge, Roma, sold Simmental cross steers to 636c/kg reaching a top of $2,183, to average $2,079. The Simmental cross heifers sold to 622c/kg reaching a top of $2,063, to average $1,956.

DA & CBM Twist, Juandah Downs, Mungallala, sold Charolais cross steers to 614c/kg reaching a top of $2,222, to average $2,154.

WJ & EA Martyn, Canowindra, Roma, sold shorthorn cross steers to 600c/kg reaching a top of $1,960 to average $1,960.

ACF Trust, Risby, Wallumbilla, sold Simmental cross steers to 596c/kg reaching a top of $2,366 to average $2,366.

Bushy Park Pastoral Pty Ltd, Bushy Park, Mt Isa, sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 592c/kg reaching a top of $2,280, to average $1,797.

Australian Green Properties, Murray Dns Stn, Alice Springs, sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 582c/kg reaching a top of $2,241, to average $1,871.

L Finch, Trafford Park, Wallumbilla, sold Simmental cross steers to 580c/kg reaching a top of $2,274, to average $2,274.

PA & HM Beitz, Haroldale, Roma, sold Angus steers to 574c/kg reaching a top of $2,363, to average $2,359.

MH & MM Johnson, Waverley Downs, Roma, sold Angus steers to 554c/kg reaching a top of $3,004, to average $2,692.

Stephen Francis & Helen Eliza Wilkin, Everbroke, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers to 542c/kg reaching a top of $2,701, to average $2,701.

DF & DM Jones, Glenlyon, Richmond, sold Brahman steers to 542c/kg reaching a top of $2,404, to average $2,142.

Spiven Pty Ltd,, Roma, sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 529c/kg reaching a top of $2,424, to average $2,380.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 712c/kg and averaged 677c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 644c/kg and averaged 549c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 622c/kg, averaging 507c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 570c/kg, averaging 467c/kg.

BRF Southern, Breena Plains, St George, sold Angus heifers to 620c/kg reaching a top of $1,659, to average $1,659.

Moonya Agriculture Pty Ltd, Roma, sold Santa cross heifers to 554c/kg reaching a top of $2,223, to average $2,014.

Central Livestock Trading, Pretty Plains, Jericho, sold Santa cross heifers to 528c/kg reaching a top of $2,148, to average $1,910.

Lunar Pastoral Company, Weellah, St George, sold Angus cross heifers to 410c/kg reaching a top of $2,132, to average $1,893.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 362c/kg and averaged 280c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 392c/kg and averaged 347c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 377c/kg, averaging 357c/kg.

M & S Benson, Seaside, Yuleba, sold Limousin cross cows to 370c/kg reaching a top of $2,431, to average $2,225.

Bullamon Plains Pastoral Co., Cedarvale, Mitchell, sold Angus cows to 370c/kg reaching a top of $2,263, to average $2,202.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards