Yarding: 5923 Change: +20

With similar numbers to last week’s sale, just over 5900 head of cattle were offloaded at the Roma Saleyards.

The market responded positively to the quality presented with prices reflecting a mixed yarding.

All the regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders were present and actively competing for pens.

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

Multiple runs of cattle were also consigned from as far afield as Alice Springs and Richmond, McKinlay and Julia Creek in north Queensland.

The selection and quality of cattle on offer once again solidified Roma Saleyards as the marketplace of choice.

PJ and ME Brennan offloaded a run of Charolais cross steers and heifers at today’s sale.

Operating out of ‘For Far’, Mitchell, two pens of Charolais cross steers fetched a straight 530c/kg weighing in at 285kg for a return of $1,512/hd.

The heavier pen of Charolais cross steers making 530c/kg weighed 304kg for a return of $1,612/hd.

The line was consigned through Ray White Rural Roma.

Elders agent Bennett Ladbrook with ‘Glenlyon’ Braham steers

The Jones’ offloaded a line of Braham steers for an average 404c/kg weighing in at 536kg for a return of $2,172/hd.

Based out of Richmond, a pen of Braham steers fetched 420c/kg to weigh 575kg to make $2,417/hd.

A further pen of Braham steers made 410c/kg weighing 638kg for a return of $2,618/hd.

The line was consigned through Elders Roma with livestock agent Bennett Ladbrook.

‘Weemabah’, Thargomindah Droughtmaster cross steers.

Weemabah offloaded a line of Droughtmaster cross steers for an average 527c/kg to weigh 247kg for a return of $1,301/hd.

Out of ‘Boodgherree’, Thargomindah, two pens of the Droughtmaster cross steers fetched 530c/kg weighing in at 241kg for a return of $1,278/hd.

The line was consigned through Grant Daniel & Long Quilpie.

NLRS Commentary:

Roma Agents yarded 5923 head very similar numbers to last sale. The regular buyers attended and operating. The quality of the yarding was mixed which included more lighter conditioned cattle on offer. The market firm to slightly cheaper for most categories.

Yearling steers 200 to 280kg topped 540c to average 511c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg sold from 424c to 540c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg made from 358c to 504c/kg also to restockers. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg selling to 480c Lot Feeders and 490c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers over 480kg to 460c/kg to restockers.

Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg with the restockers selling from 284c to 440c/kg for the better pens. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg categories improved on last sale and sold from 300c to 438c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg topped 410c to restockers  and 410c/kg to Lot Feeders. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg sold to 402c/kg.

Grown steers 400 to 500kg made to 486c/kg Lot feeders. Grown steers 500 to 600kg made to 410c/kg. Bullocks over 600kg to 432c/kg to processors similar to the previous sale. Grown heifers over 540kg to 362c/kg.

The cow offering was not up the previous sales quality which reflected in the market. The best of the 3 score cows to 390c/kg. The 2 score cows sold from 226c to 346c/kg. Bulls up to 450kg sold to 460c/kg. Bulls 450 to 600kg made to 374c/kg. Bulls over 600kg made to 420c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 5923 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 540c/kg and averaged 468c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 540c/kg and averaged 499c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 530c/kg and averaged 454c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 504c/kg and averaged 455c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 486c/kg and averaged 457c/kg.

M & F Bidgood, Katoomba, Injune sold Charolais cross steers to 540c/kg, reaching a top of $1,574 to average $1,431.

Weemabah Pty Ltd, Boodgherree, Thargomindah sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 530c/kg, reaching a top of $1,847 to average $1,301.

PJ & ME Brennan, For Far, Mitchell sold Charolais cross steers to 530c/kg, reaching a top of $1,612 to average $1,497.  The Charolais heifers sold to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $1,128 to average $1,074.

Cowarie Pastoral Co, Forest Grove, Wallumbilla sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 522c/kg, reaching a top of $2,200 to average $1,223.

RE & SD Fowles, Dillulla, Longreach sold Angus cross steers to 520c/kg, reaching a top of $1,554 to average $1,266.

PJ & MM Wade, Ravenscourt, Charleville sold Angus cross steers to 500c/kg, reaching a top of $1,959 to average $1,793.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 454, reaching a top of $1,608 to average $1,462.

Dart Pastoral Trust, Thirlstone, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 500c/kg, reaching a top of $1,948 to average $1,478.

S & M Cattle Co, Alderley Station, Boulia sold Charolais cross steers to 490c/kg, reaching a top of $1,946 to average $1,742.

JP & KA Pearson, Roselea, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 480c/kg, reaching a top of $1,758 to average $1,758

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Charolais cross steers to 478c/kg, reaching a top of $2,539 to average $2,309.

P & HA Sanderson, Mundalya, Yuleba sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 478c/kg, reaching a top of $2,218 to average $2,080.

EC Clyde, Hurdle View, Roma sold Droughtmaster steers to 476c/kg, reaching a top of $1,995 to average $1,725.

DF & DM Jones, Glenlyon, Richmond sold Brahman steers to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $3,035 to average $2,171.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 440c/kg and averaged 418c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 440c/kg and averaged 380c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 460c/kg, averaging 395c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 454c/kg, averaging 370c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 454c/kg, averaging 380c/kg.

Napier Pastoral, Delmore Downs Station, Sandover sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 460c/kg, reaching a top of $1,693 to average $1,171.

DK & CF Hogan, Belingra, St George sold Charolais cross heifers to 454c/kg, reaching a top of $1,889 to average $1,450.

Leinster Pastoral Co, Leinster, Mungallala sold Angus heifers to 434c/kg, reaching a top of $1,440 to average $1,199.

Freeman Pastoral Co, Meeleebee Downs, Wallumbilla sold Hereford heifers to 426c/kg, reaching a top of $1,257 to average $1,211.

Layershire Pty Ltd, Koorandi, Roma sold Angus cross heifers to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $1,465 to average $1,297.

Warrego Park Qld Pty Ltd, Warrego Park, Wyandra sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 402c/kg, reaching a top of $1,649 to average $1,477.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 270c/kg and averaged 234c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 390c/kg, averaging 297c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 383c/kg, averaging 349c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 390c/kg, averaging 373c/kg.

Alcurah Creek Grazing, Alcurah Creek, Roma sold Brahman cross cows to 357c/kg, reaching a top of $1,862 to average $1,810.