Gracemere Market Report 01/03/2023
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE WEDNESDAY 01st MARCH 2023
CQLX Gracemere agents saw another slight increase in numbers this week with 2,754 head on offer, comprising of 1,558 steers, 866 heifers, 276 cows, 16 bulls and 38 cows & calves. Cattle came from as far North as Koumala, West to Clermont, South to Miriam vale and all local areas in between. A strong panel of buyers were seen this week, with strong competition across the board.
| DESCRIPTION | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | NQ | NQ | NQ |
| 500-600kg | 310 c/kg | 350 c/kg | 329 c/kg | |
| 400-500kg | 280 c/kg | 380 c/kg | 331 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 180 c/kg | 432 c/kg | 378 c/kg | |
| 280-330kg | 220 c/kg | 554 c/kg | 424 c/kg | |
| 200-280kg | 288 c/kg | 564 c/kg | 446 c/kg | |
| Under 200kg | 298 c/kg | 590 c/kg | 515 c/kg | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 255 c/kg | 275 c/kg | 269 c/kg |
| 500-600kg | 240 c/kg | 326 c/kg | 275 c/kg | |
| 400-500kg | 200 c/kg | 310 c/kg | 253 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 170 c/kg | 294 c/kg | 235 c/kg | |
| Under 330kg | 130 c/kg | 244 c/kg | 159 c/kg | |
| HEIFERS | 500-600kg | 312 c/kg | 318 c/kg | 313 c/kg |
| 400-500kg | 287 c/kg | 386 c/kg | 334 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 248 c/kg | 378 c/kg | 322 c/kg | |
| 280-330kg | 278 c/kg | 450 c/kg | 341 c/kg | |
| 200-280kg | 140 c/kg | 436 c/kg | 349 c/kg | |
| Under 200kg | 100 c/kg | 456 c/kg | 377 c/kg | |
| PTIC COWS | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
| Cows & Calves | $1,050/unit | $2,300/unit | $1,939/unit | |
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 254 c/kg | 278 c/kg | 265 c/kg |
| 500-600kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
| 400-500kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Cedarvale Pastoral, Ubobo Sold Brahman Cross Steers for 350c/kg weighing 516kg to return $1,807/hd
Dalawai Holdings, South Yaamba Sold Brangus Cross Steers for 368c/kg weighing 380kg to return $1,400/hd
LE & CD Stewart, Comet Sold Speckle Park Steers for 420c/kg weighing 340kg to return $1,428/hd
James Creed, Jambin Sold a pen of Brangus Weaner Steers for 554c/kg weighing 280kg to return $1,554 /hd
P & TM Schulte P/L, Koumala Sold Brangus Weaner Steers for 552c/kg weighing 274kg to return $1,515/hd
Malvern Developments, Keppel Sands Sold a pen of Brangus Steers for 560c/kg weighing 262kg to return $1,469/hd
MW Bruce, Calliope Sold a pen of Brangus Steers for 564c/kg weighing 258kg to return $1,457/hd
Melrose Grazing Co, Morinish Sold a pen of Brahman Cross Steers for 460c/kg weighing 234kg to return $1,078/hd
B Newton, Calliope Sold a pen of Santa Steers for 550c/kg weighing 204kg to return $1,122/hd
JF & CA Ellrott, Morinish Sold a pen of Braford Cows for 270c/kg weighing 617kg to return $1,667/hd
TG Acton, Nine Mile Sold a pen of Droughtmaster Cows for 325c/kg weighing 543kg to return $1,766/hd
J Walters, Rockhampton Sold a pen of Brahman Heifers for 386c/kg weighing 403kg to return $1,558/hd
Bayfield Cattle Co, Alton Downs Sold Brangus Heifers for 356c/kg weighing 385kg to return $1,374/hd
G & D Bidgood, Biloela Sold a pen of Brangus Weaner Heifers for 450c/kg weighing 280kg to return $1,264/hd
Beak Cattle Co, Stanage Bay Sold Brangus Weaner Heifers for 428c/kg weighing 241kg to return $1,034/hd
CJ Bethel, Nebo Sold a run of Brahman Cross Heifers for 390c/kg weighing 236kg to return $913/hd
Next Gracemere Sale: Wednesday 08th March 2023, Commencing @ 8.30AM