Yarding 4133 Change 1233

Despite the continuing rainfall, numbers rose to 4,133 at the Roma Store Sale, up by 1,233 head for the second last sale of the year.

Cattle were mostly drawn from the local supply area and the overall quality varied, but included quality local lines and steers again dominated the yarding.

A solid buying panel was present and operating, including all regular processors.

The market continued to strengthen further with new records set off the back of a much-improved season, with price fluctuations reflective of quality variations.

Light weight steers improved by 44c to 138c/kg. Medium weight steers to restockers improved by 18c to 58c, while heavy weight feeders improved by 11c/kg. Light weight heifers under 280kg to feed improved by 105c, while medium weight heifers to feed improved by 5c to 66c/kg.

Cows eased with medium weight cows down by 16c to 18c, while heavy weight cows fell by 12c to 34c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg reached a new Roma record of 918.2c to average 918c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers were the largest sample for the day and reached 864.2c to average 795c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 792.2c to average 717c/kg. Yearling steers under 400kg to restockers made to 682.2c to average 642c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed reached a top of 654.2c to average 600c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers reached a top of 750.2c to average 709c/kg. Yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 740.0c to average 682c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 724.2c to average 654c/kg. Yearling heifers under 400kg to restockers reached a top of 652.2c to average 541c/kg.

The best of the grown steers made to 469.2c to average 467c/kg.

The largest sample of grown heifers made to 465.0 to average 464c/kg.

A run of red tag PTIC cows to restockers made to a top of 448.2c to average 434c/kg. Medium weight prime cows made to a top of 403.2c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows reached a top of 397.2c to average 391c/kg. The limited numbers of heavy weight 4 score prime cows made to a top of 399.2c to average 395c/kg.

The best of the heavy weight bulls to feed reached a top of 400.2c to average 397c/kg.

Cows and calves were yarded in reduced numbers and reached a top of $2820/unit.

Market reporter: Sherrill Stivano

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 918c/kg and averaged 723c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 864c/kg and averaged 746c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 792c/kg and averaged 670c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 672c/kg and averaged 624c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 632c/kg and averaging 568c/kg.
Cows and calves hit $2,820 /unit.

FI & MJ Taylor, Lying Downs, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 918c/kg reaching a top of $1,955 to average $1,688.

BW & EA Godfrey, Lanifer Station, Winton sold Charolais cross steers to 852c/kg reaching a top of $2,558 to average $2,153. The Charolais heifers sold to $740c/kg reaching a top of $2,073 to average $1,809.

Thompson Business Trust, Creekside, Yuleba sold Charolais cross steers to 840c/kg reaching a top of $2,068 to average $2,021.

MAR Fernandes, Cuttabunda, Goodooga sold Angus cross steers to 834c/kg reaching a top of $2,358 to average $1,937.

Raceview Past Co, Raceview, Charleville sold Santa cross steer to 814c/kg reaching a top of $2,520 to average $2,173.

BM & ND Bauer, Arlington, Augathella sold Simmental cross steers to 798c/kg reaching a top of $2,099 to average $2,044. Simmental cross heifers sold to 738c/kg reaching a top of $1,908 to average $1,769.

Seawright Investments, Comet Downs, Injune sold Santa steers to 792c/kg reaching a top of $2,298 to average $2,287. The Santa heifers sold to 658c/kg reaching a top of $1,929 to average $1,929.

Burunga P/L, Burunga, Wandoan sold Santa cross steers to 786c/kg reaching a top of $2,283 to average $2,252.

MR Graham & KJ Moloney, Kandarra, Wallumbilla sold Brangus steers to 772c/kg reaching a top of $2,115 to average $2,115.

Tony Purcell, Snake Gully, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 730c/kg reaching a top of $2,503 to average $2,154.

Frith Family Farms, Homebush, Drillham, sold Angus cross steers to 724c/kg reaching a top of $2,440 to average $2,333. Angus cross heifers sold to 724c/kg reaching a top of $2,352 to average $2,085.

Ian Brumpton Holdings Pty Ltd, Oaklands, Roma sold Angus steers to 724c/kg reaching a top of $2,952 to average $2,483. The Angus heifers sold to 690c/kg reaching a top of $2,271 to average $2,094.

Argylla Mountains Pastoral Co P/L, Glencoe, Mt Isa sold Brangus steers to 704c/kg reaching a top of $2,048 to average $1,727. The Brangus mickey bulls sold to 808c/kg reaching a top of $1,972 to average $1,543.

BJ & KM Perkins, Kaywarra, Eumamurrin sold Santa cross steers to 686c/kg reaching a top of $2,172 to average $2,121. Santa cross heifers sold to 626c/kg reaching a top of $1,789 to average $1,789.

JL & RM & MD & FE Bidgood, Katoomba, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 680c/kg reaching a top of $2,010 to average $1,819. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 722c/kg reaching a top of $1,859 to average $1,719.

JEN & JM Bell, Kinnoul, Taroom sold Santa cross steers to 672c/kg reaching a top of $2,056 to average $2,012. The Santa cross heifers sold to 654c/kg reaching a top of $1,882 to average $1,806.

A Swan, Springtime, Wallumbilla sold Santa steers to 468c/kg reaching a top of $3,043 to average $3,043.

G & K Tully, Gleniris, Roma sold Charolais steers to 658c/kg reaching a top of $1,777 to average $1,600. The Santa heifers sold to 630c/kg reaching a top of $1,449 to average $1,333.

Banoona Pastoral Co. P/L & CN Nason, Banoona, Roma sold Composite steers to 646c/kg reaching a top of $2,489 to average $2,413. Composite heifers sold to 652c/kg to reach a top of $2,453 to average $2,281.

Tanya Dawes, Barr Park, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 591c/kg reaching a top of $2,811 to average $2,811.

Yorkaringa Farming Trust, Yorkaringa, Wallumbilla sold Hereford steers to 469c/kg reaching a top of $2,733 to average $2,733.

SJ & NE Ward, Wilga Park, Roma sold Charbray cross steers to 468c/kg reaching a top of $2,757 to average $2,687.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 750c/kg and averaged 673c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 740c/kg and averaged 668c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 724c/kg, averaging 636c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 656c/kg, averaging 502c/kg.

SC & TC Bond, Borromore, Roma sold Simmental cross heifers to 730c/kg reaching a top of $1,839 to average $1,839.

Warwick & Sophie Cooper, Donnabar, Wallumbilla sold Charolais cross heifers to 654c/kg reaching a top of $2,224 to average $2,057.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 388c/kg and averaged 344c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 403c/kg and averaged 370c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 448c/kg, averaging 393c/kg.

Dangarfield Cattle Co, Two-up, Taroom sold Santa cows to 396c/kg reaching a top of $2,258 to average $2,258.

Warren Point Pastoral Company, Warren Point, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster Cows and calves to $2,780/unit.

WA & KR Freeman, Meeleebee Downs, Wallumbilla sold Santa bulls to 378c/kg reaching a top of $3,611 to average $3,036.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards