| A larger yarding of 2522 head came to hand at Gracemere today. The yarding comprised of 904 Steers, 947 Heifers, 458 Cows, 180 Cows & Calves & 33 bulls. Cattle were drawn from Alpha, Capella, Middlemount, Dingo & local areas. Feedlot steers improved up to 8 c, Cows & Calves were very strong & weaner heifers were well sought after while all other types were firm & up to 20c easier. |
Quotes
|
Low |
High |
Average |
+/- |
| Steers to Slaughter |
111 |
183 |
171 |
-3 |
| Steers 400kg + |
113 |
185 |
172 |
+8 |
| Steers 300-400kg |
110 |
200 |
172 |
+2 |
| Steers 200-300kg |
80 |
218 |
192 |
-2 |
| Steers Under 200 |
87 |
202 |
187 |
-20 |
| Cows to Slaughter |
97 |
133 |
125 |
-11 |
| Cows Store |
50 |
137 |
113 |
-2 |
| Heifers to Slaughter |
111 |
169 |
159 |
+4 |
| Heifers 300-400kg |
90 |
167 |
153 |
+7 |
| Heifers 200-300kg |
100 |
181 |
157 |
+1 |
| Heifers under 200kg |
120 |
176.2 |
162 |
FIRM |
| Cows & Calves |
|
930-00 |
813-00 |
|
| Heavy Bulls |
112 |
144 |
134 |
-4 |
| Light Bulls & Mickies |
86 |
187 |
125 |
FIRM |
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Sale HighlightsEather & Woo, “Myella”, Baralaba, sold 63 Brahman X Bullocks to average 171.6c weighing 548 Kg’s & returning $941.00 per head..
Phil & Julie Gordon, Alton Downs, Sold a pen of top quality24 Month old Droughtmaster Steers to make 183c weighing 451 Kg’s to return $827.00 per head.
Bill & Sue Clarke, Mt Larcom, sold a pen of No.9 Charbray Steers to make 194.2c weighing 290 Kg’s & returning $564.00 per head.
Jim & Helen Knuth, “Slatey Creek”, Duaringa, yarded 2 pens of Brangus Weaner Steers to top at 208.2c weighing 260 Kg’s & returning $541.00 per head.
Colin & Joy Comiskey, Central Creek, Capella, sold 56 Brahman Cows & Calves to top at $880 & average $845 per unit.
A & D Davies, Nagoorin, sold a pen of Brahman X Cows with Charbray Calves at foot for $915.00 per Unit.
David & Kay Franks, Jardine, Milman, sold a pen of Brahman Cows to top the sale at 143.2c weighing 490 Kg’s & returning $701.00 per head.
Nobbs Cattle Co., Inverio, Duaringa, yarded a run of Grain assisted Brahman Heifers to top at 169.2 weighing 418 Kg’s & returning $708.00 per head.
S & N Edmistone, Dingo, sold 2 pens of No.8 Charbray X Heifers to top at 167.2c weighing 380 Kg’s to return $634.00 per head.
RC & JJ Lawrie, “Sebastopol” Westwood, sold a line of 144 Droughtmaster No.8 Heifers to top at 164.2c & average 157c weighing 295 Kg’s to return $461.00 per head.
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