Market Update: Roma Saleyards’ Latest Cattle Sale

Overview of the Sale

Yarding: 5923 Change: +20

In a sale that mirrored last week’s numbers, just over 5900 head of cattle were sold at the Roma Saleyards.

The market displayed a positive response to the quality presented, reflecting a mixed yarding.

Regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders were active and competitive throughout the event.

The yarding featured cattle from the local Maranoa supply district, including Wallumbilla, Mitchell, and Charleville, as well as Wandoan.

Additionally, significant consignments came from places as distant as Alice Springs, Richmond, McKinlay, and Julia Creek in North Queensland.

This selection and quality reiterated Roma Saleyards’ status as the preferred market for cattle sales.

Highlights from the Sale

PJ and ME Brennan presented a run of Charolais cross steers and heifers, coming from ‘For Far’ in Mitchell. Notable sales included:

• Two pens of Charolais cross steers sold for a consistent 530c/kg weighing 285kg, yielding $1,512 per head.
• A heavier pen of Charolais cross steers fetched 530c/kg, weighing in at 304kg and bringing in $1,612 per head.

Elders agent Bennett Ladbrook with ‘Glenlyon’ Brahman steers

The Jones family also participated actively, selling a line of Brahman steers. Key sales included:

• Averages of 404c/kg for Brahman steers weighing 536kg totaling $2,172 per head.
• Another pen sold for 420c/kg at 575kg, leading to $2,417 per head.
• A further entry reached 410c/kg, weighing 638kg for a total of $2,618 per head.

‘Weemabah’, Thargomindah Droughtmaster cross steers.

Weemabah Pty Ltd reported successful sales of Droughtmaster cross steers averaging:

• 527c/kg for steers weighing 247kg, achieving $1,301 per head.
• Two pens sold at 530c/kg, weighing 241kg, for $1,278 per head through Grant Daniel & Long Quilpie.

NLRS Commentary

The body reporting on cattle sales noted a similar yarding size of 5923 head. Regular buyers participated actively, though quality was mixed. The market firmed up slightly for most categories, with detailed price performance as follows:

• Yearling steers (200-280kg): topped 540c, averaging 511c/kg.
• Yearling heifers (400-480kg): peaked at 402c/kg.
• Grown steers (400-500kg): reached 486c/kg.
• Cows: quality was down from previous sales with top prices around 390c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 5923 head of cattle were cataloged at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday, with notable sales recorded in various categories:

• Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 540c/kg, averaging 468c/kg.
• Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 486c/kg, averaging 457c/kg.

Significant participants included:

• M & F Bidgood: Charolais cross steers topped at 540c/kg, totaling $1,574, average $1,431.
• Weemabah Pty Ltd: Droughtmaster cross steers reached 530c/kg, with a maximum price of $1,847.
• PJ & ME Brennan: Charolais cross steers brought 530c/kg, reaching $1,612.

Cows and heifers also demonstrated variation in pricing, with notable averages as follows:

• Heifers under 200kg topped 440c/kg, averaging 418c/kg.
• Cows in the 400-500kg category peaked at 390c/kg.