Final Cattle Sale of 2025 at Roma Saleyards

Agents Featured: MAA livestock agent Duncan McLeod with Cameron, Sarah, Rowie, and Jacqui Flower

Sale Highlights

Yarding: 5,748 Change: -3,707

This week’s cattle sale marked the final auction of 2025 at the esteemed Roma Saleyards. The facility was bustling with activity under overcast skies as over 6,150 head of cattle were presented for sale. While the quality of the yarding was mixed, most categories saw prices holding firm or even rising.

Regular buyers such as processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders were present alongside several new faces eager to participate in this significant sale. Cattle from local regions—including Roma, Wallumbilla, St George, and Surat—joined those shipped in from further afield, demonstrating the extensive reach of the Roma marketplace.

Top Sellers

The Flower family from Surat showcased a remarkable line of Santa Gertrudis cross steers, achieving 558c/kg across eight pens, averaging 362kg for a total return of $2,019 per head. Ensuring quality, these cattle were finished near Condamine and consigned through MAA Livestock and Property.

AJTM Holdings from Dirranbandi also made a splash by selling a pen of Angus cross steers that fetched 508c/kg, with individual weights reaching 366kg, culminating in a return of $1,862 per head. This line was consigned through GDL St George and represented by livestock agent Anthony Hyland.

GDL livestock agent Anthony Hyland pictured with AJTM Holdings’ Angus cross steers.

Market Overview

The National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) provided a detailed commentary noting that the final sale of the year attracted 5,748 head. Several regular buyers attended, though not all were operating. The yarding featured a mixed quality that nevertheless held considerable value, particularly in restocker categories.

Highlights from the sale include:

• Yearling steers under 200kg reaching 570c/kg.
• Yearling heifers under 200kg making it to 420c/kg.
• Grown steers (400-500kg) selling at 512c/kg.
• Value struggles for cows due to meatworks closures, with top cows (over 520kg) reaching 360c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

For the full NLRS report, click here.

Weekly Roma Store Press Report

During Tuesday’s store sale at Roma, a total of 5,748 head of cattle were consigned. Key highlights included:

• Weaner steers under 200kg topping at 570c/kg, averaging 441c/kg.
• Feeder steers (400-500kg) reaching a peak of 512c/kg, averaging 480c/kg.
• C & S Hudson sold Euro cross steers at 588c/kg, gathering a top price of $1,637.
• CA Flower & Co reported Santa Gertrudis steers at 558c/kg, achieving $2,098.

Conclusion

Roma Saleyards concludes its 2025 cattle selling season with a robust marketplace performance, showcasing a diverse offering from various regions. Roma Saleyards extends warm wishes for safe and happy holidays to all participants and stakeholders. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another successful season in 2026!