Gracemere Market Report 24/04/2024
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 2024
The Gracemere combined Agents seen another solid yarding with 3,482 head yarded, consisting of 1,886 Steers, 1,039 Heifers, 478 Cows, 21 Bulls and 58 Cows and Calves/PTIC. Good local rain ranging from 50mm to over 100mm seen a reduction in local cattle and a higher percentage of cattle drawn from a wider area with cattle from as far north as Townsville, west as Alpha and a far south as Gin Gin. The average price across all categories softened by 7 cents while the average weight increased with some great runs of Bullocks, cows and heavy feeders. Bulls and Bullocks kicked off the day with a small kick in the market compared to last week and while the cows will read dearer the average price kick is more related to the quality and weight of the cows on offer with some very good Brahman and crossbred cows presented. Feeder steers were firm to dearer while weaner steers softened today. In the heifers both weaner and slaughter heifers softened slightly while feeders again firm to better. In general, a good buyers panel was present and strong competition was seen on well sort after cattle.
| DESCRIPTION | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | -/+ | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | 261 c/kg | 263 c/kg | 262 c/kg | +35 |
| 500-600kg | 210 c/kg | 280 c/kg | 263 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 400-500kg | 210 c/kg | 338 c/kg | 303 c/kg | +7 | |
| 330-400kg | 180 c/kg | 331 c/kg | 304 c/kg | +10 | |
| 280-330kg | 152 c/kg | 368 c/kg | 316 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 200-280kg | 174 c/kg | 394 c/kg | 321 c/kg | FIRM | |
| Under 200kg | 170 c/kg | 334 c/kg | 264 c/kg | -72 | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 197 c/kg | 210 c/kg | 205 c/kg | -7 |
| 500-600kg | 164 c/kg | 209 c/kg | 201 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 400-500kg | 125 c/kg | 203 c/kg | 182 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 330-400kg | 120 c/kg | 224 c/kg | 154 c/kg | -10 | |
| Under 330kg | 144 c/kg | 180 c/kg | 152 c/kg | +21 | |
| HEIFERS | 500-600kg | 182 c/kg | 250 c/kg | 218 c/kg | -14 |
| 400-500kg | 210 c/kg | 256 c/kg | 227 c/kg | -10 | |
| 330-400kg | 205 c/kg | 302 c/kg | 238 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 280-330kg | 140 c/kg | 266 c/kg | 230 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 200-280kg | 96 c/kg | 278 c/kg | 218 c/kg | -6 | |
| Under 200kg | 160 c/kg | 240 c/kg | 200 c/kg | FIRM | |
| PTIC COWS | |||||
| Cows & Calves | $910/unit | $1,400/unit | $1,191/unit | +$29 | |
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 172 c/kg | 370 c/kg | 213 c/kg | +6 |
| 500-600kg | 150 c/kg | 248 c/kg | 204 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 400-500kg | NQ | NQ | NQ | NQ | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
R & U Oates, Comet, Sold Brahman Steers for 312c/kg weighing 485kg to return $1,514/hd
John Bowkett, Nebo Sold Droughtmaster Cross Feeder Steers for 334c/kg weighing 452kg to return $1,512/hd
John Creed, Nebo Sold Droughtmaster Cross Feeder Steers for 338c/kg weighing 443kg to return $1,500/hd
LE & CD Stewart, Comet Sold Angus Cross Feeder Steers for 336c/kg weighing 402kg to return $1,354/hd
Lynch Family Cattle Co, St Lawrence Sold Brahman Steers for 314c/kg weighing 334kg to return $1,049/hd
Dalawai Holdings, South Yaamba Sold Droughtmaster Steers for 322c/kg weighing 333kgs to return $1,073/hd
LE & CD Stewart, Comet Sold Angus Weaner Steers for 356c/kg weighing 326kg to return $1,162/hd
Double Peak Park, Eton Sold Brangus Steers for 330c/kg weighing 313kg to return $1,036/hd
LR & NL Hall, Tungamull Sold Charbray Steers for 336c/kg weighing 297kg to return $1,003/hd
Mt Flora Cattle Co, Nebo Sold Charbray Steers for 380c/kg weighing 274kg to return $1,042/hd
Ian Bowden, Nerimbera Sold Brangus Weaner Steers for 388c/kg weighing 238kg to return $925/hd
Wotonga Grazing Co, Nebo Sold Droughtmaster Cross Cows for 208c/kg weighing 625kgs to return $1,290/hd
JF & CA Ellrott, Collinsville Sold Brahman Cross Cows for 201c/kg weighing 498kg to return $1,003/hd
PPR Pastoral Co, Dingo Sold Droughtmaster No.2 Heifers for 250c/kg weighing 536kg to return $1,342/hd
Tarcoola Cattle Co, Dingo Sold Hereford Cross Heifers for 260c/kg weighing 348kgs to return $986/hd
R & C Hicks, Moura Sold Droughtmaster Heifers for 302c/kg weighing 333kg to return $1,005/hd
Double Peak Park, Eton Sold Brangus Heifers for 250c/kg weighing 269kg to return $674/hd
Pittmoss Pty Ltd, Morinish Sold Brahman Cross Cows and Calves for $1,400/unit
S McBride, Calliope Sold Brangus Cows and Calves for $1400/unit
Next Gracemere Sale: 01st May, Commencing @ 8.30AM