Roma store sale 18 May 2021: Large WQ runs feature...

Yarding 5941 Change -845

Cattle numbers fell this week to 5,941, down by 845 head at the Roma Store Sale.

The yarding included two large runs from Western Queensland along with good runs of quality cattle drawn from the local supply area.

The overall quality of the yarding was mixed with steers and heifers presented in equal numbers. A solid buying panel was present and operating and included all regular processors with restockers continuing to bolster the buying panel numbers.

Competition remained firm with prices improving across the medium weight and heavy weight steers along with the light weight and medium weight heifers, however light weight steers medium weight heifers under 400kg eased from the previous week.

Light weight steers fell by 22c to 31c/kg. The lead of the medium weight steers improved by 7c to 23c/kg. Heavy weight steers improved by 21c/kg.

Light weight heifers to restockers improved by 45c, while medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers improved by 27c/kg. Medium weight heifers under 400kg to feed fell by 20c, heavy weight heifers to feed also fell down by 8c/kg. Heavy weight cows improved in price by 2c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers under 200kg were again few in numbers and sold to a top of 608.2c to average 576c/kg. A good sample of yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 598.2c to average 536c/kg. Yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 562.2c to average 516c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 518.2c to average 476c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers over 400kg to feed reached a top of 470.2c to average 432c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers reached a top of 578.2c to average 569c/kg. Yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 566.2c to average 513c/kg. Yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 520.2c to average 498c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to restockers reached a top of 476.2c to average 435c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to a top of 442.2c to average 415c/kg.

The best of the grown steers sold to 386.2c to average 377c/kg. The best of the grown heifers sold to a top of 390.2c to average 374c/kg.

Restocker demand remained strong for another run of a large single vendor line of PTIC grown heifers which sold on a dollars per head basis to a top of $2180/head.

Processor demand remained firm for cows as medium weight 3 score sold to 303.2c to average 294c/kg. Medium weight 4 score cows made to 307.2c to average 307c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 304.2c to average 296c/kg. Heavy weight 4 score cows reached a top of 317.2c to average 308c/kg.

Light weight bulls to restockers sold to a top of 574.2c to average 495c/kg.

The best of the heavy weight bulls made to 333.2c to average 319c/kg.

Cows and calves reached a top of $2675/unit.

Market reporter: Sherrill Stivano

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 608c/kg and averaged 513c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 598c/kg and averaged 518c/kg. Steers in the 280- 350kg range reached 562c/kg and averaged 500c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 510c/kg and averaged 457c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 470c/kg and averaging 414c/kg. Cows and calves hit $2,675/unit.

AW & E Forster, Werna, Winton sold Angus cross steers to 608c/kg, reaching a top to $1,501 to average $1,291.

PJ & CR Britton, Brighton Downs, Winton sold Santa steers to 598c/kg, reaching a top of 1,832 to average $1,652. The Santa heifers sold to 576c/kg, reaching a top of $1,900 to average $1,419. The Santa cross cows sold to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $2,200 to average $1,731.

S1e Livestock, The Chequers, Dulacca sold Santa cross steers to 582c/kg, reaching a top of $1,476 to average $1,372.

KC Donohoe & Sons, Nevasa, Wandoan sold Angus cross steers to 574c/kg, reaching a top of $1,695 to average $1,401. The Angus cross heifers sold to 566c/kg, reaching a top of $1,443 to average $1,244.

TS & LF White, Roma sold Angus steers to 562c/kg, reaching a top to $1,701 to average $1,701.

S & R White Family Trust, Mt Saltbush, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 554c/kg, reaching a top of $1,781 to average $1,711. The Angus cross heifers sold to 538c/kg, reaching a top of $1,533 to average $1,414.

Allen Family Inv, Huttonview, Injune sold Brahman cross steers to 550c/kg, reaching a top of $1,571 to average $1,540.

Wyndalma Grazing, Roma sold Santa steers to 546c/kg, reaching a top of $1,375 to average $1,375. The Santa cross heifers sold to 534c/kg, reaching a top of $1,256 to average $1,243.

WP & KL Cuff, Blair Athol, Boulia sold Droughtmaster steers to 544c/kg, reaching a top of $1,626 to average $1,419.

D & K Twist, Juandah Downs, Mungallala sold Charolais cross steers to 544c/kg, reaching a top of $1,595 to average $1,565. The Charolais cows and calves sold to $2,675.

Derbyshire Downs Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, Derbyshire Downs, Augathella sold Angus steers to 528c/kg, reaching a top of $1,757 to average $1,540. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 517c/kg, reaching a top of $1,432 to average $1,421.

WTW Rice, Prairie Vale, Torrens Creek sold Santa steers to 516c/kg, reaching a top of $1,782 to average $1,428.

Boyd KJ & SL, Kia Ora, Injune sold Cross breed steers to 516c/kg, reaching a top of $1,185 to average $1,153.

WD & JE Purcell, Bridgeman Downs, Roma sold Angus steers to 510c/kg, reaching a top of $2,018 to average $1,992.

JG Gobbert TA/ Lowan Hills Pastoral Co, Lowan Hills, Mitchell sold Santa steers to 510c/kg, reaching a top of $1,839 to average $1,654.

Colley Grazing, Wyndalma, Roma sold Angus steers to 500c/kg, reaching a top to $1,514 to average $1,514. The Angus heifers sold to 526c/kg, reaching a top of $1,468 to average $1,468.

DA Heinz, Tatiara, Drillham sold Charolais cross steers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $1,709 to average $1,495.

TW & AJ Bowen, Lolworth, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 480c/kg, reaching a top of $2,209 to average $1,616.

JJ & JM Thornton, Porters Valley, Taroom sold Santa cross steers to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $2,000 to average $1,781.

JT & LK Postle, Doboy, Injune sold Brahman cross steers to 470c/kg, reaching a top of $1,651 to average $1,651.

Wardsdale Grazing Co, Wardsdale. Charleville sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 432c/kg, reaching a top of $2,020 to average $1,944.

Brigalow Beef Co, Wallaroo, Injune sold Composite steers to 430c/kg, reaching a top of $1,849 to average $1,849. The Composite heifers to 370c/kg, reaching a top of $1,679 to average $1,337.

PD & SE Joliffe, Walhallow, Amby sold Angus steers to 409c/kg, reaching a top of $2,089 to average $2,001.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 578c/kg and averaged 472c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 566c/kg and averaged 481c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 520c/kg, averaging 415c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 480c/kg, averaging 390c/kg.

Dart Past Co, Springbok, Injune sold Brahman cross heifers to 560c/kg, reaching a top to $1,639 to average $1,420.

JS Grazing, Double J, Injune sold Angus heifers to 480c/kg, reaching a top of $1,694 to average $1,694.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Charolais heifers to 430c/kg, reaching a top of $1,892 to average $1,800.

CJ Melcer, Sorries, Roma sold Charbray heifers to 409c/kg, reaching a top of $1,820 to average $1,743.

AJM Pastoral Co, Mooning, Eulo sold Composite heifers to 402c/kg, reaching a top of $2,180 to average $1,727. The Composite cows and calves sold to $2,000. Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 296c/kg and averaged 257c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 314c/kg and averaged 287c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 317c/kg, averaging 300c/kg.

Russell Ian Mocker, Surprise, St George sold Santa cows to 317c/kg, reaching a top of $1,860 to average $1,751.

CS & JR Baker, Northam, Wyandra sold Santa cross cows to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $1,922 to average $1,697.

ACF Trust, Trafford Park, Wallumbilla sold Charolais cross cows to 309c/kg, reaching a top of $2,240 to average $2,179.

Bough Creek Grazing, Waihora, Cunnamulla sold Santa cross cows to 305c/kg, reaching a top of $1,698 to average $1,319.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards