Gracemere Market Report 10/04/2024
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL 2024
Due to the recent wet weather, CQLX Combined Agents saw another smaller yarding of 1,795 head, consisting of 937 Steers, 444 Heifers, 310 Cows, 37 Bulls and 67 Cows and Calves. The market seen mixed results across all categories, strong buyer activity saw well-sought-after cattle performing better than in previous weeks. Steers saw an average increase of 9c/kg across the board with light weaner steers under 200kgs jumping up to 24c/kg on average. Heifers strengthened by 11c/kg on average, with light weaner heifers 200-280kgs rising by up to 24c/kg. Cows & calves held firm, with average prices remaining within 10% of the previous week. Bulls & cows softened slightly from last week, however, as a whole the market was 7c/kg stronger.
| DESCRIPTION | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | -/+ | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ |
| 500-600kg | 210 c/kg | 288 c/kg | 283 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 400-500kg | 266 c/kg | 346 c/kg | 303 c/kg | +6 | |
| 330-400kg | 200 c/kg | 352 c/kg | 298 c/kg | -9 | |
| 280-330kg | 212 c/kg | 374 c/kg | 332 c/kg | -6 | |
| 200-280kg | 170 c/kg | 418 c/kg | 371 c/kg | +29 | |
| Under 200kg | 270 c/kg | 432 c/kg | 364 c/kg | +24 | |
| COWS | Slaughter | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ |
| 500-600kg | 227 c/kg | 269 c/kg | 244 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 400-500kg | 160 c/kg | 260 c/kg | 233 c/kg | -9 | |
| 330-400kg | 138 c/kg | 245 c/kg | 200 c/kg | -41 | |
| Under 330kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
| HEIFERS | 500-600kg | 258 c/kg | 269 c/kg | 263 c/kg | NQ |
| 400-500kg | 238 c/kg | 266 c/kg | 258 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 330-400kg | 234 c/kg | 266 c/kg | 251 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 280-330kg | 180 c/kg | 254 c/kg | 242 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 200-280kg | 100 c/kg | 266 c/kg | 247 c/kg | +24 | |
| Under 200kg | 158 c/kg | 252 c/kg | 216 c/kg | -44 | |
| PTIC COWS | |||||
| Cows & Calves | $975/unit | $1,500/unit | $1,357/unit | -100 | |
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 196 c/kg | 250 c/kg | 229 c/kg | -18 |
| 500-600kg | 200 c/kg | 230 c/kg | 210 c/kg | -55 | |
| 400-500kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
CJ & LO Davey, Orange Creek Sold Angus Cross Steers for 326c/kg weighing 438kg to return $1,431/hd
GRC Pastoral Pty Ltd, South Yaamba Sold Droughtmaster Steers for 346c/kg weighing 422kg to return $1,461/hd
New Caledonia Graz Co., Bluff Sold Angus Steers for 352c/kg weighing 370kg to return $1,304 /hd
J Frankish, Morinish Sold Brangus Cross Steers for 330c/kg weighing 309kg to return $1,021/hd
Mt Flora Cattle Co., Nebo Sold Droughtmaster Steers for 374c/kg weighing 303kg to return $1,135/hd
Ian Mcfarlane, Mackay Sold Simbrah Steers for 418c/kg weighing 248kg to return $1,037/hd
Mahon Family, Bauhinia Sold Droughtmaster Cross Steers for 412c/kg weighing 246kg to return $1,016/hd
Jason Grange, Dululu Sold Charbray Steers for 418c/kg weighing 245kg to return $1,024/hd
K & M Mcgregor, Boyne Valley Sold Brahman Cross Steers for 392c/kg weighing 221kg to return $870/hd
Semple Family, Dysart Sold Santa Gertrudis Cows for 242c/kg weighing 571kgs to return $1,382/hd
CJ & LO Davey, Orange Creek Sold Angus Cross Heifers for 258c/kg weighing 397kg to return $1,025/hd
L Dunne, Dingo Sold Angus Cross Heifers for 266c/kg weighing 364kg to return $970/hd
R & J Jacobsen, Kunwarara Sold Brangus Heifers for 248c/kg weighing 337kg to return $837/hd
Mirrabinda Grazing Co, Thangool Sold Droughtmaster/Simmental Cross Cows & Calves for $1,500/unit
T & D Vickers, Wowan Sold Charbray Cross Bulls for 203c/kg weighing 625kgs to return $1,270/hd
Next Gracemere Sale: 17th April, Commencing @ 8.30AM