Roma store sale 20 July: Numbers lift with local w...

Yarding 8782 Change 1871

Numbers continue to rise at the Roma Store Sale, up by 1,871 head to see a total yarding of 8,782 head.

Cattle were mostly drawn from the local supply area and again included good runs of quality local single vendor weaner lines, and steers accounted for over half the yarding.

A large buying panel was present and operating, with all regular processors in attendance and operating.

Prices remained firm for steers, eased in places for heifers and improved for cows.

Light weight yearling steers to restockers improved by 3c to 38c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers improved by 8c while steers under 400kg to feed remained unchanged.

Light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers improved by 6c, while medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg and heavy weight yearling heifers over 400kg to feed remained unchanged. Heavy weight cows improved by 3c to 10c/kg.

The small sample of light weight yearling steers under 200kg sold to a top of 670.2c to average 653c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers were the largest sample for the day and made to 678.2c to average 608c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to restockers sold to 624.2c to average 572c/kg. Yearling steers under 400kg to restockers made to 568.2c to average 536c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers over 400kg to feed reached a top of 540.2c to average 462c/kg.

Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers reached a top of 595.2c to average 538c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 650.2c to average 563c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 650.2c to average 536c/kg. Yearling heifers under 400kg to feed reached a top of 522.2c to average 490c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers over 400kg to feed made to a top of 468.2c to average 441c/kg.

The best of the grown steers made to 440.2c to average 404.2c/kg. The best of the grown heifers sold to a top of 350.2c to average 335c/kg.

A large run of Angus red tag PTIC cows sold on a dollars per head basis to a top of $2625/head.

Heavy weight 3 score cows reached a top of 320.2c to average 315c/kg. Heavy weight 4 score prime cows made to a top of 337.2c to average 329c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls reached a top of 360.2c to average 355c/kg.

There was an increase in the number of cows and calves yarded and they reached a top of $2400/unit.

Market reporter: Sherril Stivano

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Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 678c/kg and averaged 617c/kg, weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 658c/kg and averaged 592c/kg.

Steers in the 280- 350kg range reached 628c/kg and averaged 547c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 628c/kg and averaged 526c/kg.

Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 556c/kg and averaging 448c/kg.

Cows and calves hit $2,400/unit.

Kick, Fiona Mars & Family, Sardine Crk, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 678c/kg, reaching a top of $1,904 to average $1,517. The Santa cross heifers sold to 616c/kg, reaching a top of $1,530 to average $1,223.

William & Tessa Clemesha, Sunset Valley, Bollon sold Charolais cross steers to 658c/kg, reaching a top of $2,373 to average $2,089.

LB & AS Copeland, Glencoe, Mitchell sold Angus cross steers to 642c/kg, reaching a top of $1,459 to average $1,459.

Des & Wendy Jones, Evergreen, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 636c/kg, reaching a top of $2,084 to average $1,676. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 582c/kg, reaching a top of $1,781 to average $1,439.

Orallo Enterprises P/L, Mt Owen Rd, Forestvale sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 632c/kg, reaching a top of $1,772 to average $1,534. The Droughtmasters cross heifers sold to 562c/kg, reaching a top of $1,502 to average $1,300.

AR & AG Anderson, Paramount, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 630c/kg, reaching a top of $1,805 to average $1,672. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 568c/kg, reaching a top of $1,620 to average $1,440.

John Russell, Culbara, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 630c/kg, reaching a top of $1,666 to average $1,555. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 574c/kg, reaching a top of $1,543 to average $1,357.

AT & PL Byrne, Pinelands, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 628c/kg, reaching a top of $2,261 to average $1,697. The Angus heifers sold to 650c/kg, reaching a top of $1,827 to average $1,594.

Paterson Partnership, Warrong, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster steers to 628c/kg, reaching a top of $1,647 to average $1,480.

PM & RE Byrnes, Lilyvale, Yuleba sold Charolais cross steers to 628c/kg, reaching a top of $1,118 to average $1,118.

AW & E Forster, Werna, Winton sold Charolais cross steers to 626c/kg, reaching a top of $1,649 to average $1,493.

W G Jackson, Maintop North, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 624c/kg, reaching a top of $1,888 to average $1,888.

CA & RL Beissel, Pinetree, Roma sold Droughtmaster steers to 618c/kg, reaching a top of $1,497 to average $1,497.

DG & GH East, Jireh Park, Muckadilla sold Charolais steers to 616c/kg, reaching a top of $1,879 to average $1,655.

RL & JD Davidson, Hillandale, Wandoan sold Santa cross steers to 612c/kg, reaching a top of $1,954 to average $1,782. The Santa cross heifers sold to 586c/kg, reaching a top of $1,608 to average $1,470.

JT & LK Postle, Doboy, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 610c/kg, reaching a top of $1,579 to average $1,575.

KG & DH Allen & Allbro Discretionary Trust, Allbro Downs, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 604c/kg, reaching a top of $1,570 to average $1,570.

AR & SM Russell, Glenrowan, Augathella sold Angus cross steers to 602c/kg, reaching a top of $2,162 to average $1,537.

PR & CM Ryan, Ularunda, Morven sold Cross breed steers to 588c/kg, reaching a top of $1,850 to average $1,574.

R & J Underwood, Pine Hills, Wallumbilla sold Droughtmaster steers to 582c/kg, reaching a top of $1,577 to average $1,577.

LL & SD Bode, Percol Plains, McKinlay sold Droughtmaster steers to 580c/kg, reaching a top of $1,819 to average $1,488.

Derbyshire Downs Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, Derbyshire Downs, Augathella sold Santa cross steers to 576c/kg, reaching a top of $2,133 to average $1,964. The Santa cross heifers sold to 538c/kg, reaching a top of $1,768 to average $1,579.

TJ & JA Sorensen, Beaumont, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 571c/kg, reaching a top of $1,957 to average $1,819.

H Sommerfield & Son, Canegrass, Charleville sold Droughtmaster steers to 562c/kg, reaching a top of $2,073 to average $1,557.

D Elliott Investments Pty Ltd, Mt Campbell Station, Winton sold Charolais cross steers to 556c/kg, reaching a top of $2,087 to average $1,835. The Charolais heifers sold to 520c/kg, reaching a top of $1,790 to average $1,380.

GC & CJ White, Marionvale, Surat sold Charolais cross steers to 552c/kg, reaching a top of $2,264 to average $2,139.

I & M Campbell, St Lucia, Boulia sold Brangus cross steers to 550c/kg, reaching a top of $2,098 to average $1,325.

Granville Prop, Cooma Stn, Eromanga sold Charolais cross steers to 546c/kg, reaching a top of $1,907 to average $1,776.

BD, LP, JK, BD Hornick, Junedale, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 540c/kg, reaching a top of $1,841 to average $1,841.

RW & GE Jackson, Maintop, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 540c/kg, reaching a top of $1,804 to average $1,742.

GW & GI Emery, Wyena, Wallumbilla sold Hereford cross steers to 536c/kg, reaching a top of $2,377 to average $1,896.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Charolais cross steers to 530c/kg, reaching a top of $2,120 to average $2,120. The Charolais heifers sold to 490c/kg, reaching a top of $1,888 to average $1,806.

EL & DK Connolly, Tetalga, Roma sold Santa steers to 529c/kg, reaching a top of $2,097 to average $1,958.

Spreadborough Past Co, Finsbury Park, Roma sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 528c/kg, reaching a top of $2,277 to average $2,088.

Wallabella, Wallabella, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 524c/kg, reaching a top of $2,130 to average $1,993. The Angus cross heifers sold to 500c/kg, reaching a top of $1,993 to average $1,970.

Gardiner & Son, Collaroy, Charleville sold Simbrah steers to 510c/kg, reaching a top of $1,985 to average $1,985.

RG & RG Becker, Old Bogandilla, Dulacca sold Charolais cross steers to 496c/kg, reaching a top of $2,047 to average $1,995.

Dart Pastoral Co, Thirlstone, Roma sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 474c/kg, reaching a top of $1,763 to average $1,713.

NG Marsh, Weemilah, Roma sold Santa cross steers to 460c/kg, reaching a top of $2,197 to average $2,194.

Heifers under 220kg topped at 626c/kg and averaged 555c/kg, while heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 650c/kg and averaged 531c/kg. Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 650c/kg, averaging 468c/kg. Heifers in the 350-450kg range topped at 522c/kg, averaging 439c/kg.

RM & MB Quinlan, Yanna, Charleville sold Charolais cross heifers to 576c/kg, reaching a top of $1,498 to average $1,252.

BM & ND Bauer, Manning East, Augathella sold Simmental cross heifers to 556c/kg, reaching a top of $1,561 to average $1,499.

Cows in the 300-400kg range reached 298c/kg and averaged 249c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 400c/kg and averaged 284c/kg.

Cows over 500kg topped at 340c/kg, averaging 321c/kg.

Source: NLRS, Roma Saleyards