Gracemere Market Report 22/03/2023
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE WEDNESDAY 22nd MARCH 2023
CQLX Gracemere agents saw an increase in numbers this week with 1,718 head on offer, comprising of 849 Steers, 627 Heifers, 174 Cows, 14 Bulls and 54 Cows & Calves/PTIC’s. We saw a few quality lines of cattle this week, which brought strong competition and a full panel of buyers. Cattle came from all locals areas, North to Nebo and South to Miriam Vale.
| DESCRIPTION | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | NQ | NQ | NQ |
| 500-600kg | 312 c/kg | 346 c/kg | 329 c/kg | |
| 400-500kg | 260 c/kg | 376 c/kg | 353 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 220 c/kg | 452 c/kg | 363 c/kg | |
| 280-330kg | 316 c/kg | 454 c/kg | 415 c/kg | |
| 200-280kg | 80 c/kg | 558 c/kg | 458 c/kg | |
| Under 200kg | 330 c/kg | 494 c/kg | 449 c/kg | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 238 c/kg | 298 c/kg | 268 c/kg |
| 500-600kg | 249 c/kg | 276 c/kg | 262 c/kg | |
| 400-500kg | 190 c/kg | 267 c/kg | 246 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 214 c/kg | 246 c/kg | 227 c/kg | |
| Under 330kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
| HEIFERS | 500-600kg | NQ | NQ | NQ |
| 400-500kg | 247 c/kg | 303 c/kg | 272 c/kg | |
| 330-400kg | 265 c/kg | 340 c/kg | 300 c/kg | |
| 280-330kg | 214 c/kg | 376 c/kg | 300 c/kg | |
| 200-280kg | 220 c/kg | 396 c/kg | 319 c/kg | |
| Under 200kg | 220 c/kg | 334 c/kg | 287 c/kg | |
| PTIC COWS | $1,900/hd | |||
| Cows & Calves | $700/unit | $1,650/unit | $1,414/unit | |
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 210 c/kg | 266 c/kg | 256 c/kg |
| 500-600kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
| 400-500kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Sunlight Grazing Rolleston Sold Santa Cross Steers for 346c/kg weighing 503kg to return $1,743/hd
J Shannon, Jambin Sold Brangus Steers for 370c/kg weighing 429kg to return $1,588/hd
R & L Cullen, Calliope Sold a run of EU Brahman Steers to average 452c/kg topping 334kg to return $1,510/hd
JP Coughlan, Calliope Sold a pen of Brahman Steers for 424c/kg weighing 306kg to return $1,300/hd
M & R Collins, Wowan Sold Charbray Steers for 454c/kg weighing 296kg to return $1,329/hd
Sam Bates, Westwood Sold Charbray Cross Steers for 480c/kg weighing 278kg to return $1,336/hd
B & W Kerr, Boyne Valley Sold Grey Brahman No.3 Steers for 440c/kg weighing 270kg returning $1,190/hd
D Sanderson & M McGhee, Mt Maria Sold Charbray Steers for 494c/kg weighing 264kg returning $1,306/hd
G & I Frankish, Morinish Sold Brangus Steers for 498c/kg weighing 263Kg returning $1,312/hd
Calibre Grazing, Jambin Sold a pen of Limousin Cross Steers for 510c/kg weighing 243kg to return $1,241/hd
R Goudie, Baralaba Sold Santa Cross Weaner Steers for 460c/kg weighing 242kg to return $1,117/hd
J & W Ariens, Calliope Sold a pen of Droughtmaster Cross Steers for 558c/kg weighing 232kg to return $1,295/hd
Lenera Family Trust, Ilbilbie Sold Brangus Steers for 510c/kg weighing 228kg to return $1,167/hd
W & S Ahchay Mt Larcom Sold Droughtmaster Steers for 502c/kg weighing 209kg to return $1,049/hd
L & B Christensen, Theodore Sold Charolais Cross Cows for 269c/kg weighing 707kg to return $1,900/hd
M Jones, Kabra Sold Charbray Prime Heifers for 277c/kg weighing 610kg to return $1,690/hd
JF & HA Hinchliffe, Milman Sold Brahman Heifers for 332c/kg weighing 348kg to return $1,156/hd
D Sanderson & M McGhee, Mt Maria Sold Charbray Heifers for 392c/kg weighing 239kg returning $938/hd
Shamrock Brangus, Bororen Sold PTIC Cows for $1,900/hd
Next Gracemere Sale: Wednesday 29th March 2023, Commencing @ 8.30AM