Gracemere Market Report 10/03/2021
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE Wednesday 10th March 2021
CQLX Gracemere combined agents had an increased yarding of 4805 head today, comprising of 2396 steers, 1672 heifers, 517 cows and 184 bulls. Cattle came from as far north as Mackay, Nebo and most local areas. Despite the hardening season, cattle presented in surprisingly forward condition. The processor buyers included the usual panel and restocker and feeder buyers were limited in number. Most categories eased in value today.
| DESCRIPTION | # OF HEAD | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | Market Change | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | 106 | 260.0 c/kg | 408.2 c/kg | 346.3 c/kg | FIRM |
| 400 – 500kg | 322 | 310.2 c/kg | 418.2 c/kg | 384.1 c/kg | -13 | |
| 300 – 400kg | 730 | 200.0 c/kg | 498.2 c/kg | 400.7 c/kg | -18 | |
| 200 – 300kg | 1071 | 200.0 c/kg | 568.2 c/kg | 466.1 c/kg | -7 | |
| Under 200kg | 167 | 220.0 c/kg | 614.2 c/kg | 528.6 c/kg | +66 | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 337 | 100.0 c/kg | 344.2 c/kg | 268.1 c/kg | FIRM |
| 400 – 450kg | 133 | 222.2 c/kg | 356.2 c/kg | 269.7 c/kg | +7 | |
| 320 – 400kg | 40 | 102.2 c/kg | 302.2 c/kg | 221.5 c/kg | -33 | |
| Under 320kg | 7 | 170.0 c/kg | 212.2 c/kg | 194.8 c/kg | NQ | |
| HEIFERS | Heavy | 114 | 278.2 c/kg | 392.2 c/kg | 366.9 c/kg | +23 |
| 300 – 400kg | 767 | 150.0 c/kg | 426.2 c/kg | 369.6 c/kg | -10 | |
| 200 – 300kg | 651 | 200.0 c/kg | 474.2 c/kg | 391.9 c/kg | -23 | |
| Under 200kg | 140 | 200.0 c/kg | 536.2 c/kg | 426.1 c/kg | -37 | |
| Cows & Calves | $2150/unit | $1810/unit | ||||
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 34 | 200.2 c/kg | 322.2 c/kg | 285.9 c/kg | +19 |
| 450kg – 600kg | 35 | 220.0 c/kg | 336.2 c/kg | 311.7 c/kg | -55 | |
| Under 450kg | 115 | 240.0 c/kg | 568.2 c/kg | 367.3 c/kg | -15 | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Simmonds Family from Laurel Hill North sold 43 Brahman cross steers to avg 339ckg to weigh 539kg to return $1827hd.
D & S McLean, Midgee sold Droughtmaster cross steers to $614c weighing 152kg to return $937.
D Parsons, Raglan sold Charbray steers to 388c weighing 552kg to return $2145.
D & G McCarthy, Milman sold a line of Brahman steers to average 435c weighing 285kg to return $1245.
MR & JA Tully, Mount Larcom Sold No.9 Simbrah Steers for 349c/kg weighing 605kg to return $2,115/hd
AC & JC Neale & JR & BE Tarry, Biloela Sold Brahman Steers for 562c/kg weighing 182kg to return $1,024/hd
R Dunning, Morinish sold a pen of No.0 Limo Droughtmaster cross steers to avg 418ckg weighing 467kg to return $1953hd.
B Ferris, Calliope sold Brahman Cross steers at 590c weighing 165kg to return $978hd.
C Huntly, Ridgelands Sold Droughtmaster steers at 446c weighing 335kg to return $1494hd.
GK & LR Thompson, Morinish Sold No.9 Charbray Steers for 416c/kg weighing 417kg to return $1,736/hd.
Frank Ellrott, Nankin Sold Droughtmaster Weaner Steers for 526c/kg weighing 230kg to return $1,211/hd.
G & K Humble from Radleigh sold Brahman cross cow to top at 271ckg to avg weighing 459kg to return $1217hd.
A & D Brieffies, Eton Sold Charbray Cross Heifers at 390c weighing 374kg to return $1499hd.
CS & JA Lovell, Garnant Sold Romangnola Cross Heifers for 390c/kg weighing 359kg to return $1,400/hd.
AA & TF Jones, Calliope Sold No.9 PTIC Red Brahman Heifers for 386c/kg weighing 430kg to return $1,663/hd.
NEXT GRACEMERE SALE: WEDNESDAY 17th March 2021, COMMENCING @ 8.30AM