Roma Saleyards market report – Tuesday, 28 January
Vendors Kilterry Grazing, north Richmond offloaded a line of 202 Santa Gertrudis cross heifers of which 117 were PTIC. Of the PTIC females, a pen of 20 head sold for $1650/hd. A further 48 head returned $1540/hd. The line was consigned through TopX Roma seen here with livestock agent Cody Close.
Yarding: 7,913 Change: -3025
Just shy of 8000 head of cattle were sold at Roma Saleyards as prices remained steady with a slight softening observed across categories.
The penning was once again influenced by condition and quality.
Cattle were sourced from the Maranoa and western regions, including the following areas, Hughenden, Winton, Kynuna, Cunnamulla, Barcaldine, Jericho, Richmond and Isisford.
Several consignments from New South Wales counterparts were also included in this week’s yarding with cattle sold from Condobolin, Weilmoringle and Wanaaring.
The broad mix of cattle again reinforced Roma Saleyards as the preferred marketplace with active buyer interest and bidding throughout the sale.
Heifers made up the majority of the yarding with 3,916 head sold. Steers followed closely behind at 3,704, while 1,511 cows were also offloaded.
The Smith family, Marranoonbah, Condobolin sold 112 Santa Gertrudis and Brangus steers to average 365c/kg weighing 359kg and returned $1310/hd.
A pen of their 28 Brangus steers fetched 380c/kg to weigh 339kg and returned $1289/hd.
A further two pens of their Santa Gertrudis steers sold for 366c/kg straight.
Of those two pens, 5 Santa steers sold for 366c/kg to weigh 428kg and returned $1567/hd.
The line was consigned through Elders Roma.
Further vendors Kilterry Grazing, north Richmond sold 80 Santa Gertrudis and Brahman cross steers to average 379c/kg weighing 340kg and returned $1289/hd.
Three pens of their Santa cross steers fetched 412c/kg.
A pen of their 15 Santa Gertrudis cross steers sold for 412c/kg to weigh 357kg and returned $1470/hd.
A further pen of Kilterry’s 11 Brahman cross steers sold for 326c/kg weighing in at 398kg to return $1299/hd.
The commercial producers also offloaded a line of 202 Santa Gertrudis cross heifers of which 117 were PTIC.
Of the PTIC females, a pen of 20 head sold for $1650/hd. A further 48 head returned $1540/hd.
The overall offload was part of the vendors turnoff.
The line was consigned through TopX Roma seen here with livestock agent Cody Close.
Bundella Trust, The Gums offloaded 335 Santa Gertrudis and Angus cross weaner heifers to average 320c/kg weighing 216kg and returned $692/hd. The line was consigned through Elders Roma seen here with livestock agent Logan Evans.
Bundella Trust, The Gums offloaded 335 Santa Gertrudis and Angus cross weaner heifers to average 320c/kg weighing 216kg and returned $692/hd.
Three pens fetched 338c/kg with a further four pens selling for a straight 326c/kg.
A pen of their 27 Angus cross heifers sold for 338c/kg to weigh 258kg and returned $873/hd.
A further pen of their 17 Santa Gertrudis cross heifers sold for 290c/kg weighing in at 311kg to return $902/hd.
The line was consigned through Elders Roma seen here with livestock agent Logan Evans.
Cows in the 330-to-400-kilogram range reached 244c/kg and averaged 193c/kg.
Cows in the 400-to-500-kilogram range topped at 281c/kg, averaging 248c/kg, whereas cows in the 500-to-600-kilogram range topped at 298c/kg, averaging 267c/kg.
Cows over 600 kilograms topped at 295c/kg, averaging 285c/kg.
NLRS Commentary:
Roma Agents yarded 7913 head over 3000 head less than the previous sale. Cattle were drawn from a large area of QLD also NSW. All the regular processors lotfeeders and backgrounders present. A mixed quality yarding penned with the market easier for all descriptions.
Light weight yearling steers under 200kg topped 472c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg sold from 300c to 472c/kg for the better lines. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg also lost ground and sold to 440c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg making to 428c/kg which was 20/kg less than last sale. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg made from 312c to 390c/kg. Yearling steers over 480kg topped 358c/kg to feed.
Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg with the majority selling from 200c to a top of 338c/kg. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg also lost ground and made to 356c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg sold from 212c to 352c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg with a small number selling from 292c to 352c/kg to feed.
Grown steers 500 to 600kg sold from 300c to 339c/kg to processors. The bullocks over 600kg topped 344c/kg also to processors. Grown heifers over 540kg with the majority selling from 220c to 242c/kg. Almost 1200 cows on offer with the 2 score cows 400 to 520kg selling from 200 to 274c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg topped 298c/kg. There was more store cows offered and sold from 100c to 170c/kg.
Bulls over 600kg sold from 252c to 292c/kg. Bulls 450 to 600kg made to 318c/kg. Bulls under 450kg topped 366c/kg.
Market Reporter: David Friend
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Weekly Roma Store Press Report
A total of 7,913 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.
Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 472c/kg and averaged 396c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 468c/kg and averaged 362c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 440c/kg and averaged 382c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 434c/kg and averaged 376c/kg.
Feeder Steer Prices at Roma Saleyards
Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 390c/kg and averaged 357c/kg at the recent Roma Saleyards. Several top producers showcased their high-quality cattle, fetching impressive prices at the auction.
Bangor Cattle Co Pty Ltd
Bangor Cattle Co Pty Ltd from Bangor, Mungallala, sold Brangus steers to 440c/kg, with the top price hitting $1,560 and averaging $1,388. Additionally, their Charolais cross heifers were sold at 300c/kg, reaching a top of $1,123 and averaging $933.
Rosehearty Grazing Company
From Morago Station, Longreach, Rosehearty Grazing Company sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 438c/kg, topping at $1,565 and averaging $1,462.
MK Henry Co
MK Henry Co from Blue Hills, Wandoan, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 430c/kg, reaching a top of $1,315 and averaging $1,136. Their Angus cross heifers fetched 284c/kg, with a top price of $815 and an average of $748.
WJ & CL Glasson
WJ & CL Glasson from Cooper Ponds, Blackall, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 426c/kg, achieving a top of $1,382 and averaging $1,204.
Rosehearty Grazing Co
Another branch of Rosehearty Grazing Co from Koonong Downs, Muckadilla, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $1,615 and averaging $1,524. Their Santa Gertrudis cross heifers were sold at 350c/kg, with a top price of $1,277 and an average of $1,190.
Dart Pastoral Trust
Dart Pastoral Trust from Thirlstone, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers to 420c/kg, with a top price of $1,597 and an average of $1,285. Their Charolais cross heifers fetched 348c/kg, reaching a top of $1,091 and averaging $964.
M & C Jukes Boxvale Trading
From Boxvale, Morven, M & C Jukes Boxvale Trading sold Simmental cross steers to 414c/kg, achieving a top price of $1,457 and averaging $1,305. The Simmental cross heifers were sold at 306c/kg, with a top price of $1,394 and an average of $993.
Kilterry Grazing
Kilterry Grazing from Kilterry Station, Julia Creek, sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 412c/kg, reaching a top of $1,632 and averaging $1,289. Their Santa Gertrudis cross PTIC heifers fetched $1,650, with a top price of $1,632 and an average of $1,289.
D & A Humphrey
From Merida, Jericho, D & A Humphrey sold Simmental cross steers to 400c/kg, achieving a top price of $1,652 and averaging $1,542.
Glenn Wilson
Glenn Wilson from Kaywarra, Injune, sold Charolais cross steers to 390c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,765 and averaging $1,569. The Charolais cross heifers were sold at 352c/kg, with a top price of $1,475 and an average of $1,378.
RE & ED Smith
RE & ED Smith from Marranoonbah, Condobolin, sold Brangus steers to 380c/kg, with a top price of $1,567 and an average of $1,310.
GJ & JA Sheel
From Mangalore, Hermidale, GJ & JA Sheel sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 380c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,617 and averaging $1,397.
Lyndale Grazing 2 Pty Ltd
Lyndale Grazing 2 Pty Ltd from Lyndale, Roma, sold Simmental cross steers to 376c/kg, with a top price of $1,891 and an average of $1,781.
Burradoo Property Trust
From Burradoo, Wallumbilla, Burradoo Property Trust sold Angus cross steers to 366c/kg, reaching a top price of $2,218 and averaging $1,583. Their Santa Gertrudis cross heifers were sold at 320c/kg, with a top price of $1,432 and an average of $1,432.
Heifer and Cow Prices
Heifers under 200kg topped at 332c/kg and averaged 308c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 346c/kg and averaged 281c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 356c/kg, averaging 296c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 352c/kg, averaging 297c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 352c/kg, averaging 287c/kg.
Wood Livestock Holdings from Denman, Goodooga, sold Santa Gertrudis heifers to 356c/kg, reaching a top price of $1,087 and averaging $941. Bundella Trust from The Gums sold Angus cross heifers to 338c/kg, with a top price of $902 and an average of $691.
For cows, those in the 330-400kg range reached 244c/kg and averaged 193c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 281c/kg, averaging 248c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 298c/kg, averaging 267c/kg. Lastly, cows over 600kg topped at 295c/kg, with an average price of 285c/kg.
Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS
