Heifers under 200kg topped at 314c/kg and averaged 281c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range reached 348c/kg and averaged 304c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range reached 340c/kg and averaged 306c/kg, and heifers in the 330-400kg range reached 320c/kg and averaged 288c/kg.

Grown steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 388c/kg, while those over 600kg sold from 291c to 339c/kg. Grown heifers over 540kg topped at 310c/kg to processors.

A large portion of score 2 cows sold from 200c to 275c/kg, while score 3 cows over 520kg sold from 234c to 285c/kg. Bulls over 600kg made to 298c/kg, bulls 450-600kg sold from 268c to 328c/kg, and young bulls under 450kg topped at 384c/kg to restockers.

Market reporter David Friend noted a large reduction in numbers from the previous sales, with all regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders present and active. While the market was slightly stronger overall, cows could not maintain the levels of the last sale.

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 4,444 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 440c/kg and averaged 414c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 468c/kg and averaged 405c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 440c/kg and averaged 397c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 418c/kg and averaged 386c/kg.

Yarding: 4,444 Change: -3469

It may have been a decreased yarding on last week’s numbers, but the prices remained firm and laneways bustling as just shy of 4500 head of cattle went to market at Roma Saleyards this week.

The penning was once again influenced by condition with several quality lines of steers and heavy bullocks on offer under the hammer.

Cattle were sourced from the Maranoa and western regions, including the following areas: McKinlay, Boulia, Tambo, Adavale, Thallon, Barcaldine, Winton, and Wyandra.

Several consignments from southern counterparts were also included in this week’s yarding with cattle sold from Coober Pedy, South Australia, and Tilpa, New South Wales.

The broad mix of cattle again highlighted Roma Saleyards as the marketplace of choice with active buyer interest and bidding throughout the sale.

Steers dominated the yarding with 2,093 head sold. Heifers followed suit at 1,519 and 780 cows offloaded.

The Mackenzie family, Balboa, Roma sold 31 Charolais and Santa Gertrudis cross steers to average 380c/kg weighing 389kg and returned $1478/hd.

A pen of 14 Charolais-Santa cross steers sold for 370c/kg to weigh 423kg and returned $1565/hd.

A further pen of 17 Charolais-Santa cross steers sold for 390c/kg weighing in at 361kg to return $1406/hd.

The commercial producers run a primarily fattening operation purchasing weaner steers and growing them out to later target the feeder market.

Crossing Charolais and Santa Gertrudis breeds, the Mackenzie’s said the flatback types suited their operation with optimal weight for age.

The line was consigned through MAA Livestock and Property.

Torres Park Grazing, Cherry Hills, Injune offloaded 88 Santa Gertrudis heavy steers to average 351c/kg weighing 523kg and returned $1833/hd.

Two pens fetched 376c/kg with a further pen selling for 354c/kg.

A pen of 16 Santa Gertrudis bullocks sold for 331c/kg to weigh 611kg and returned $2022/hd.

A further pen of 14 Santa Gertrudis steers sold for 376c/kg weighing in at 440kg to return $1655/hd.

The commercial producers operate a breeding and fattening enterprise across their Queensland properties with their Augathella country utilised as a breeding block and cattle later fattened in Injune.

The line was consigned through PJH Livestock and Property seen here with livestock agent Steven Goodhew.

Ann Campbell, Prairie Vale, Augathella offloaded 146 Santa Gertrudis cross steers to average 392c/kg weighing 397kg and returned $1553/hd.

Two pens fetched 406c/kg with a further pen reaching 390c/kg.

A pen of 31 Santa Gertrudis cross steers sold for 406c/kg to weigh 350kg and returned $1422/hd.

A pen further of 22 Santa cross steers fetched 381c/kg to weigh 473kg and returned $1804/hd.

The line was offloaded based on seasonal timing.

The line was consigned through GDL Mitchell seen here with livestock agent Jason Belz.

Cows in the 330-to-400-kilogram range reached 220c/kg and averaged 200c/kg.

Cows in the 400-to-500-kilogram range topped at 310c/kg, averaging 246c/kg, whereas cows in the 500-to-600-kilogram range topped at 290c/kg, averaging 265c/kg.

Cows over 600 kilograms topped at 285c/kg, averaging 273c/kg.

Bassett Cattle Co, Jenavale, Roma sold Angus cross cows to 280c/kg, reaching a top of $1922 to average $1829.

The line was consigned through Watkins and Company.

 

NLRS Commentary:

A large reduction in numbers from the two previous sales Roma Agents yarded 4,444 head. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present and active with the market slightly stronger however cows could not maintain the levels of last sale with more light conditioned cows penned.

Light weight yearling steers under 200kg topped 440c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg sold from 300c to 468c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg made to 436c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg also improved and sold to 424c/kg. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg to feed made from 330c to 381c and 390c/kg to restockers.

Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg sold to 314c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg sold from 200c to 348c/kg for the better pens. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg with the majority selling from 280c to 340c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg lost ground on the previous sale and sold to 320c/kg.

Grown steers 400 to 500kg topped 388c/kg. Grown steers over 600kg selling from 291c to a top of 339c/kg. Grown heifers over 540kg topping 310c/kg to processors. A large portion of score 2 cows sold from 200c to 275c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg sold from 234c to 285c/kg. Bulls over 600kg made to 298c and bulls 450 to 600kg sold from 268c to 328c and young bulls under 450kg topped 384c/kg to restockers.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 4,444 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 440c/kg and averaged 414c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 468c/kg and averaged 405c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 440c/kg and averaged 397c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 418c/kg and averaged 386c/kg.

Feeder Steers and Heifers Market Report

Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range were in high demand at the recent Roma Saleyards, with prices reaching new heights. The top price for feeder steers in this weight range was 388c/kg, while the average price stood at 365c/kg.

Top Performers in the Feeder Steers Category:

RA Patterson from Ingle Downs, Roma, made headlines by selling Angus cross steers at an impressive 468c/kg, fetching a top price of $1,513 and averaging $1,013. Their Angus cross heifers also performed well, selling at 310c/kg with a top price of $682 and an average of $682.

SD & MJ Russell from Willara, Augathella, sold Charolais cross steers at 440c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,564 and averaging $1,340. Their Charolais cross heifers also fetched good prices, selling at 320c/kg with a top price of $1,198 and an average of $976.

Budda Station in Tilpa sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers at 434c/kg, with a top price of $1,564 and an average of $1,361.

Campbell Pastoral Holdings from Currawarra, Mitchell, achieved a top price of 416c/kg for their Santa Gertrudis steers, selling at an average of $1,234. Their Santa Gertrudis heifers also performed well, selling at 308c/kg with a top price of $1,314 and an average of $963.

KJ Bredhauer from Macks Creek, Wyandra, sold Charbray steers at 410c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,620 and averaging $1,152. Their Santa Gertrudis heifers sold at 302c/kg with a top price of $967 and an average of $831.

Hornick Rural from Junedale, Injune, also saw success with their Charolais cross steers, selling at 410c/kg with a top price of $1,486 and an average of $1,486.

PA Campbell from Prairie Vale, Augathella, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers at 406c/kg, reaching a top price of $2,011 and averaging $1,552.

AF, GR & LA Seawright from Wyoming, Jackson, sold Angus steers at 400c/kg, with a top price of $1,425 and an average of $1,164. Their Droughtmaster cross heifers fetched 306c/kg with a top price of $829 and an average of $827.

Scott Armstrong from Old Cashmere, St George, achieved a top price of 396c/kg for their Angus steers, selling at an average of $1,275.

MJ, NJ & RW Boland from Arcoona, Mitchell, sold Brahman cross steers at 388c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,709 and averaging $1,386.

JS & EM Campbell from Claravale, Mitchell, also had success with their Belmont Red steers, selling at 386c/kg with a top price of $1,205 and an average of $1,150. Their Belmont Red heifers sold at 280c/kg with a top price of $1,450 and an average of $1,022.

Torres Park Grazing from Cherry Hills, Injune, saw strong demand for their Santa Gertrudis steers, which sold at 376c/kg with a top price of $2,022 and an average of $1,833.

T & H Grazing from South Brae, Wallumbilla, also achieved good prices for their Charolais steers, selling at 376c/kg with a top price of $1,596 and an average of $1,515.

BS Conroy from Penrose, Roma, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers at 368c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,448 and averaging $1,448.

Richard J Morrison Pty Ltd from Roma impressed with their Speckle Park cross steers, selling at 364c/kg with a top price of $1,311 and an average of $1,311.

Neverfail Cattle Co Pty Ltd from Blackall sold Droughtmaster cross steers at 338c/kg, achieving a top price of $2,208 and an average of $1,975.

Heifers Market Report:

Heifers under 200kg topped at 270c/kg and averaged 251c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 310c/kg and averaged 281c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range achieved a top price of 348c/kg, averaging 297c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 340c/kg, averaging 299c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range also performed well, topping at 340c/kg and averaging 302c/kg.

JS Watson from Highview, Mitchell, sold Charolais cross heifers at 348c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,138 and averaging $1,061.

JS Grazing from Injune saw success with their Angus heifers, selling at 340c/kg with a top price of $1,474 and an average of $1,445.

Wood Livestock Holdings from Denman Station, Goodooga, sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers at 336c/kg, achieving a top price of $1,144 and an average of $1,028.

Sally Lee from Nangarie, Roma, sold Angus heifers at 328c/kg, reaching a top price of $966 and averaging $966.

AJ & MH Seaby from Clarice Vale, Roma, sold Angus cross heifers at 310c/kg, with a top price of $1,078 and an average of $924.

Underwood Farming Pty Ltd from Binnie Anna, Surat, sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers at 310c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,065 and averaging $940.

PD & SE Joliffe from Roma achieved a top price of 298c/kg for their Santa Gertrudis heifers, selling at an average of $1,526.

Cows Market Report:

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 220c/kg and averaged 200c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 310c/kg, averaging 246c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range achieved a top price of 290c/kg, averaging 265c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 285c/kg, averaging 273c/kg.

Kindee Pastoral Co from Muya, Mitchell, sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows at 290c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,990 and averaging $1,875.

Bassett Cattle Co from Jenavale, Roma, sold Angus cross cows at 280c/kg, with a top price of $1,922 and an average of $1,829.

Glenrowan Grazing Co from Glenrowan, Morven, achieved good prices for their Braford cows, selling at 276c/kg with a top price of $1,639 and an average of $1,592.

Len Joliffe from Walhallow, Roma, sold Santa Gertrudis cows at 274c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,655 and averaging $1,655.

Overall, the Roma Saleyards saw strong demand and competitive prices across all categories, reflecting a positive outlook for the livestock market.

Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS

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