Gracemere Market Report 07/02/2024
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE WEDNESDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2024
The Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increase in numbers this week with a total yarding of 3,580 head, consisting of 1,730 Steers, 1,469 Heifers, 262 Cows, 114 Cows & Calves & 5 Bulls. Buyers were presented with a mixed quality yarding of cattle today and this has been reflected in the highs and lows within the market results. Overall the market has held firm on last week’s prices.
DESCRIPTION | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | -/+ | |
STEERS | Slaughter | 290 c/kg | 305 c/kg | 303 c/kg | FIRM |
500-600kg | 268 c/kg | 314 c/kg | 291 c/kg | FIRM | |
400-500kg | 250 c/kg | 390 c/kg | 336 c/kg | -13 | |
330-400kg | 206 c/kg | 286 c/kg | 343 c/kg | +13 | |
280-330kg | 220 c/kg | 422 c/kg | 354 c/kg | +21 | |
200-280kg | 90 c/kg | 422 c/kg | 353 c/kg | FIRM | |
Under 200kg | 150 c/kg | 424 c/kg | 348 c/kg | +14 | |
COWS | Slaughter | 257 c/kg | 269 c/kg | 266 c/kg | -9 |
500-600kg | 241 c/kg | 296 c/kg | 265 c/kg | FIRM | |
400-500kg | 196 c/kg | 297 c/kg | 255 c/kg | -6 | |
330-400kg | 68 c/kg | 244 c/kg | 216 c/kg | -26 | |
Under 330kg | 124 c/kg | 200 c/kg | 129 c/kg | -39 | |
HEIFERS | 500-600kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ |
400-500kg | 240 c/kg | 358 c/kg | 296 c/kg | -7 | |
330-400kg | 225 c/kg | 361 c/kg | 311 c/kg | FIRM | |
280-330kg | 224 c/kg | 356 c/kg | 303 c/kg | -10 | |
200-280kg | 200 c/kg | 353 c/kg | 304 c/kg | -10 | |
Under 200kg | 220 c/kg | 346 c/kg | 287 c/kg | +7 | |
PTIC COWS | |||||
Cows & Calves | $550/unit | $1,920/unit | $1,510/unit | ||
BULLS | Over 600kg | 250 c/kg | 251 c/kg | 250 c/kg | FIRM |
500-600kg | 266 c/kg | 274 c/kg | 271 c/kg | -22 | |
400-500kg | NQ | NQ | NQ |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Goomally Pty Ltd, Duaringa Sold Droughtmaster Cross No.1 Steers for 305c/kg, weighing 608kg to return $1,858/hd
Olive Brahmans, Marlborough, Sold Charbray Feeder Steers for 380c/kg weighing 480kg to return $1,824/hd
Yarrabee Rural Industries, Dingo Sold a run of No.3 Santa Feeder Steers for 422c/kg to return $1775/hd
C Anderson, Maydowns Sold Charbray Feeder Steers for 382c/kg weighing 433kg to return $1,657/hd
Marsu investments Sold a run of 160 Brahman Steers to average 338c/kg and an average weight of 400kg, to bring an average return of $1350/hd
D & A Schloss, Goovigen Sold Droughtmaster Feeder Steers for 360c/kg weighing 320kg to return $1,153/hd
F Ellrott, Nankin Sold Droughtmaster Weaner Steers for 400c/kg weighing 279kg to return $1,117/hd
R Stanke, Dalma Sold Charbray Steers for 418c/kg weighing 258kg to return $1,082/hd
JL Loudon, Mt Larcom Sold Brangus Weaner Steers for 424c/kg, weighing 199kg to return $847/hd
Citifarm Holdings, Dingo Sold Brahman Cows for 261c/kg weighing 565kg to return $1,476/hd
Bellfeild Grazing Trust, Bauhinia Sold a run of Charbray Cross Heifers for 358c/kg for an average weight of 472kg to return $1,692/hd
C & F Mars, Moura, Sold Charbray Heifers for 322c/kg weighing 465kg to return $1,498/hd
M Morrice, Port Curtis Sold Charbray Heifers for 328c/kg weighing 211kg to return $693/hd
Melrose Grazing, Morinish Sold a run of Short Horn F1 Heifers with the lead pen bringing 352c/kg for an average of 361kg to return $1,271/hd
L Mckinlay, Gogango Sold Brangus Heifers for 352c/kg weighing 338kg to return $1,191/hd
T Iversen, Midgee Sold Brangus Heifers for 346c/kg weighing 333kg to return $1,154/hd
Citifarm Holdings, Dingo Sold Droughtmaster Cows and Calves for $1,920/unit
Hicks Family, Moura, Sold Droughtmaster Cows and Calves for $1,800/unit
Next Gracemere Sale: Friday 16th February, Commencing @ 8.30AM.
Please Note: Nex Week’s Sale has been moved from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th to accommodate The February All Breeds Sale.