Roma Saleyards market report – Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Vendors Kathy Moloney and Ross Graham, Kandarra, Wallumbilla sold 40 Angus and black Simmental cross weaner steers to average 413c/kg at 283kg and returned an average of $1169 per head. Seen here with Elders Roma livestock agent Bennett Ladbrook.
Yarding: 7025 Change: -248
On par with last week’s penning over 7000 head of cattle went to market at Roma Saleyards with firm to dearer trends reflected.
It was not just the weather heating up, but prices too with upwards of 15 cents recorded across several categories.
Local and afar cattle made up the yarding with lines once again drawn largely from western regions such as Charleville, Longreach, Muttaburra, Ilfracombe and Augathella among others.
Cattle were also yarded from as far afield as Condobolin and Walgett regions in New South Wales.
The market was reflective of condition, however quality lines remained firm and an increase in prices were recorded across categories.
The regular processors, feed-lotters and backgrounders were all present and active throughout the sale.
Vendors Kathy Moloney and Ross Graham, Kandarra, Wallumbilla sold 40 Angus and black Simmental cross weaner steers to average 413c/kg at 283kg and returned an average of $1169 per head.
The commercial producers operate a predominantly breeding enterprise at their Maranoa block turning off weaners on a bi-annual basis.
Crossing black Simmental and Angus genetics, Ms Moloney said the type and temperament of the breeds appealed.
“We are able to produce soft and quiet cattle,” she said.
A pen of their 30 Angus cross weaner steers fetched 412c/kg to weigh 286kg and returned $1177/hd.
A further pen of their 10 Simmental cross steers sold for 414c/kg to weigh 276kg and returned $1143/hd.
The line was consigned through Elders Roma seen here with livestock agent Bennett Ladbrook.
Vendor Malcolm Jukes, Boxvale Trading took advantage of the current backgrounder market selling 39 Simmental and Charolais cross steers to average 398c/kg weighing in at 317kg to return $1263/hd.
Based at Boxvale, Morven the commercial producer operates a primarily breeding venture turning off weaners on average three times a year.
Crossing Simmental and Charolais breeds, Mr Jukes said the weight for age and maturing traits of the progeny suited his operation.
A pen of his 18 Simmental and Charolais cross steers fetched 392c/kg to weigh 333kg and returned $1307/hd.
A further pen of his 20 Angus cross steers reached 406c/kg weighing in at 300kg and returned $1219/hd.
The line was consigned through Elders Charleville seen here with Elders Livestock Manager Garry Cartwright based at Dalby.
Impressing in this week’s sale with a quality line of steers were the Price family of Mt Hope, Wallumbilla, who sold a run of 271 Droughtmaster cross steers to average 391c/kg to weigh 386kg and returned $1508/hd.
Four pens of their steers sold for a straight 430c/kg.
These pens saw an increase of 14 cents on last week’s maximum of 416c/kg in the 330 to 400-kilogram weight range category.
A pen of their 23 Droughtmaster cross steers fetched 430c/kg to weigh 369kg and returned $1586/hd.
The line was consigned through Watkins and Co seen here with livestock agents Charlie Gleeson, Andrew Busiko and Brad Neven.
Equally impressive, the Gray Partnership, Abrach Station, Muttaburra sold 125 Santa Gertrudis cross steers to average 417c/kg weighing in at 315kg and returned $1313/hd.
A pen of their 32 Santa Gertrudis cross weaner steers reached a top of 444c/kg to weigh 272kg and returned $1208/hd.
An increase of 24 cents on last week’s maximum of 420c/kg in the 200 to 280-kilogram weight range category.
A further pen of their 14 Santa Gertrudis cross heifers fetched 300c/kg to weigh 528kg and returned $1585/hd.
The line was consigned through GDL Wandoan.
In the heifer selection, the 280-to-330-kilogram range topped at 350c/kg, averaging 296c/kg. Heifers in the 330-to-400-kilogram range topped at 350c/kg, averaging 303c/kg.
Hereward Beef, Bude Station, Longreach sold Brahman cross heifers to fetch 330c/kg, reaching a top of $1891 to average $1244.
Cows in the 330-to-400-kilogram range reached 270c/kg and averaged 204c/kg with the 400-to-500-kilogram range topping at 295c/kg, to average 254c/kg.
Cows in the 500-to-600-kilogram range topped at 310c/kg, to average 282c/kg.
Arbroath Grazing Company, Massey Lane, Roma sold Hereford cross cows to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $2124 to average $2124.
Vendor Malcolm Jukes, Boxvale Trading took advantage of the current backgrounder market selling 39 Simmental and Charolais cross steers to average 398c/kg weighing in at 317kg to return $1263/hd. Seen here with Elders Livestock Manager Garry Cartwright.
NLRS Commentary
Roma Agents yarded 7,025 head. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders active.
A mixed quality yarding penned similar to last sale.
However the market improved for most descriptions by as much as 20c/kg.
Light weight yearling steers under 200kg sold from 350c to 395c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg topped 444c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg sold from 300c to 438c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg sold well to make to 430c/kg. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg sold to 398c/kg. Yearling steers over 480kg topped 378c/kg.
Heifers also improved in price for most weight categories. Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg topped 308c/kg. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg sold from 202c to 340c/kg for the better quality. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg with the majority making to 338c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg also improved and made to 350c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg with most selling from 250c to 341c and over 480kg topping 334c/kg.
Grown steers 400 to 500kg lifted in price considerably to 378c/kg. Grown steers 500 to 600kg also improved and sold from 340c to 375c/kg to processors. The over 600kg bullocks to 350c/kg also purchased by processors.
Grown heifers over 540kg topped 330c/kg. With reduced numbers in the cow section to 980 head but the market did rise slightly with the 2 score selling from 200c to 270c/kg. The 3 score cows topped 310c/kg. The best of the heavy weight bulls over 600kg sold to 314c with those under 600kg sold from 200c to 352c/kg.
Market Reporter: David Friend
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Vendors Price family of Mt Hope, Wallumbilla, who sold a run of 271 Droughtmaster cross steers to average 391c/kg to weigh 386kg and returned $1508/hd. Seen here with Watkins and Co livestock agents Charlie Gleeson, Andrew Busiko and Brad Neven
Weekly Roma Store Press Report
Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 402c/kg and averaged 335c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 444c/kg and averaged 386c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 444c/kg and averaged 375c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 430c/kg and averaged 363c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 378c/kg and averaged 340c/kg.
DG, JC & BG Gray Partnership, Abrach Station, Muttaburra sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 444c/kg, reaching a top of $2,043 to average $1,312.
Richland Hill Grazing Pty Ltd, Richland Hill, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 440c/kg, reaching a top of $1,235 to average $1,066. The Santa Gertrudis heifers sold to 340c/kg, reaching a top of $752 to average $752.
LT & ML Price, Mt Hope, Wallumbilla sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 430c/kg, reaching a top of $1,696 to average $1,507.
Whitton Cattle Co, Whitton Park, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 424c/kg, reaching a top of $1,307 to average $1,307.
BC Stinson, Bonarby, Mungallala sold Angus cross steers to 416c/kg, reaching a top of $1,501 to average $1,375.
MR Graham & KJ Moloney P/S, Kandarra, Wallumbilla sold Simmental cross steers to 414c/kg, reaching a top of $1,177 to average $1,168.
B & AK Gray, Bombah, Tottenham sold Brangus steers to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $1,333 to average $1,237. The Angus heifers sold to 300c/kg, reaching a top of $980 to average $893.
Boxvale Trading, Boxvale, Morven sold Angus steers to 406c/kg, reaching a top of $1,361 to average $1,263. The Angus heifers sold to 312c/kg, reaching a top of $923 to average $911.
Blacks Creek Grazing, Wallyah, Quilpie sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 402c/kg, reaching a top of $1,133 to average $995.
York Cattle Company Pty Ltd, Haldon Park, Wallumbilla sold Euro cross steers to 390c/kg, reaching a top of $1,443 to average $1,073. The Euro cross heifers sold to 328c/kg, reaching a top of $891 to average $891.
C & D Gauld, Bethlee, Drillham sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 388c/kg, reaching a top of $1,525 to average $1,353.
Scott Ridley, Talegar, Coonamble sold Charolais cross steers to 388c/kg, reaching a top of $1,080 to average $1,028. The Angus heifers sold to 304c/kg, reaching a top of $863 to average $853.
Mambah Cattle Company Trust, Erindale, Wallumbilla sold Charolais cross steers to 386c/kg, reaching a top of $1,292 to average $1,292.
Galloway Cattle Co, Cooroora, Roma sold Brangus cross steers to 368c/kg, reaching a top of $1,798 to average $1,666.
Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Brahman cross steers to 352c/kg, reaching a top of $1,967 to average $1,793. The Brahman cross heifers sold to 334c/kg, reaching a top of $1,783 to average $1,669.
AS & KJ Mayes, Chilgerrie Hills, Wandoan sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 350c/kg, reaching a top of $2,327 to average $2,327.
Tennyson DT & Tigrigie NT, Taroom sold Braford cross steers to 350c/kg, reaching a top of $2,069 to average $1,857. The Braford cross cows sold to 300c/kg, reaching a top of $1,798 to average $1,549.
Wright DT & Tigrigie NT, Taroom sold Braford cross steers to 344c/kg, reaching a top of $1,936 to average $1,771. The Braford cross cows sold to 295c/kg, reaching a top of $1,853 to average $1,574.
Heifers under 200kg topped at 220c/kg and averaged 193c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 340c/kg and averaged 288c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 350c/kg, averaging 296c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 350c/kg, averaging 303c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 340c/kg, averaging 306c/kg.
BM & ND Bauer, Arlington, Augathella sold Simmental heifers to 350c/kg, reaching a top of $1,215 to average $1,063.
BD & LT Leahy, Woodlands, Jackson sold Angus cross heifers to 349c/kg, reaching a top of $1,208 to average $1,136.
CA Warrian, Blisworth, Injune sold Simmental cross heifers to 340c/kg, reaching a top of $1,517 to average $1,517. The Brahman cross cows 290c/kg, reaching a top of $1,552 to average $1,552.
BS Conroy, Penrose, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 340c/kg, reaching a top of $1,915 to average $1,335.
SF & HE Wilkin, Everbroke, Roma sold Charolais heifers to 338c/kg, reaching a top of $1,332 to average $1,276.
Maranda Pastoral Co, Maranda Station, Barcaldine sold Simmental cross heifers to 338c/kg, reaching a top of $1,043 to average $870.
Henricks Cattle Co, Dakota, Roma sold Angus heifers to 336c/kg, reaching a top of $901 to average $891.
JH, EM & NJ McEwan, Wyoming, Injune sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 330c/kg, reaching a top of $1,620 to average $1,453.
Hereward Beef, Bude Station, Longreach sold Brahman cross heifers to 330c/kg, reaching a top of $1,891 to average $1,244.
Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 270c/kg and averaged 204c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 295c/kg, averaging 254c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 310c/kg, averaging 282c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 310c/kg, averaging 293c/kg.
Arbroath Grazing Co, Massey Lane, Roma sold Hereford cross cows to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $2,124 to average $2,124.
Belfast Grazing Co, Belfast Station, Winton sold Brahman cross cows to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $1,830 to average $1,466.
Cargara Cattle Co, Cargara, Augathella sold Braford cows to 295c/kg, reaching a top of $2,027 to average $1,960.
KR & AE Peart, Mareto, Augathella sold Angus Composite Bulls to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $2,641 to average $2,340
Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS
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