Matt and Anna Ahern, ‘Bulala’, Roma with Romagnola cross steers.

Yarding: 9028 Change: -603

Another large yarding at Roma Saleyards with just over 9,000 head of cattle selling under the hammer.

The market responded positively to the quality presented, lines of heavy feeders selling stronger with a slight softening in the weaner job.

All the regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders were present and actively competing for pens amidst the current cattle demand.

With a widespread drawing across the whole of Queensland, the yarding featured an abundance of pens from the Maranoa supply district including Injune and Morven.

Multiple runs of cattle were also consigned from as far north as Boulia, Cloncurry and Longreach as well as Dunedoo and Lightning Ridge in New South Wales.

Matt and Anna Ahern of ‘Bulala’, Roma offloaded a line of their Romagnola cross steers at today’s sale, fetching an average 475c/kg weighing 348kg for a return of $1,651/hd.

A pen of the Romagnola cross steers made 484c/kg to weigh 369kg to fetch $1,785/hd.

The line was consigned the through GDL.

Rick and Helen Hall pictured with PJH agents Steven Goodhew and Ed Cross with run of top bullocks.

Rick, Helen and Nick Hall offloaded a quality run of heavy Santa Gertrudis cross steers fetching an average 433c/kg to weigh 599kg for a return of $2,593/hd.

Operating out of ‘Sorrento’ at Lightning ridge the family made 434c/kg on the top pen, weighing in at 632kg to fetch $2,744/hd.

The line was consigned through PJH agents Steven Goodhew and Ed Cross and vendors Helen and Rick Hall.

Stanyer Partnership steers pictured with GDL agent Jason Belz and vendor James Stanyer.

Stanyer Partnership offloaded a mammoth run of Droughtmaster cross steers and heifers at today’s sale.

James and Kathy Stanyer fetched an average 473c/kg weighing 313kg to make $1,480/hd for Droughtmaster cross steers.

Operating out of ‘Coolatah’, Charleville, a pen of Droughtmaster cross steers made 478c/kg weighing in at 366kg for a return of $1,752/hd.

A further two pens made a straight 476c/kg to weigh 325kg to fetch $1,550/hd.

The line was consigned through GDL with livestock agent Jason Belz and vendor James Stanyer.

Jean Walsh from Injune offloaded a run of Santa Gertrudis cross steers and heifers at Roma today.

Operating out of ‘Wilgalands’, Jean offloaded a run of first cross Santa Gertrudis steers for an average 515c/kg weighing in at 309kg for a return of $1,593/hd.

Crossing a Santa Gertrudis bull over her Hereford breeders, a pen of the Santa cross steers made 528c/kg to weigh 273kg for a return of $1,440/hd.

A heavier pen of steers fetched 500c/kg weighing in at 401kg for a return of $2,006/hd.

The line was consigned through PJH Livestock.

Mulga Ag Company offloaded a mammoth run of Angus cross steers averaging 538c/kg to weigh in at 251kg for a return of $1,339/hd.

A pen of Angus cross steers fetched 566c/kg to weigh 214kg for a return of $1,211/hd.

Based out of Bollon, a pen of Angus cross steers made 544c/kg weighing 285kg for a return of $1,551/hd.

A further pen of heavy Angus cross heifers made 502c/kg to weigh 319kg to make $1,601/hd.

The line was consigned through GDL Roma.

The heifer job impressed today with several extensive lines of heifers on offer.

NLRS Commentary:

Numbers still consistent with Roma Agents yarding 9028 head. All the regular processors Lot Feeders and backgrounders present however selective in their purchasers. A quality yarding with heavy feeders stronger and weaners not as competitive, bullocks firm to slightly dearer.

Yearling steers under 200kg topping 494c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg sold to 532c to average 456c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg made to 526c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg sold to 504c and averaged 470c/kg almost 11c/kg less. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg made to 513c to Lot Feeders to average 472c/kg. Yearling steers over 480kg to 456c/kg to Lot Feeders.

Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg selling from 260c to 476c/kg for the better pens. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg made to 470c to Lot Feeders and 458c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg sold to 468c/kg to Lot Feeders. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg made from 406c to 438c to average 419c/kg.

Grown steers 400 to 500kg averaged 490c selling  to 494c/kg to Lot Feeders. Grown steers 500 to 600kg sold to 484c/kg to Lot Feeders. Grown steers over 600kg to 438c/kg to processors. Grown heifers over 540kg to 410c/kg to processors.

A better quality yarding of cows presented and sold to similar prices to previous sale. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg sold from 205c to 372c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg made to 408c/kg. Bulls 450 to 600kg made to 376c/kg. Bulls over 600kg to 444c/kg to processors.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 9,028 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 494c/kg and averaged 383c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 532c/kg and averaged 451c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 526c/kg and averaged 453c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 504c/kg and averaged 457c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 513c/kg and averaged 455c/kg.

JC Brodie Grazing Pty Ltd, Muttabun, Lightning Ridge sold Charolais cross steers to 526c/kg, reaching a top of $1,723 to average $1,473.  The Santa Gertrudis cross heifers sold to 458c/kg, reaching a top of $1,387 to average $1,185.

LJ & SG Hanna, Terrarara, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 504c/kg, reaching a top of $1,855 to average $1,651.

Dart Pastoral Trust, Thirlstone, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 494c/kg, reaching a top of $1,665 to average $1,523.

Tory Latham, Litani, Yuleba sold Black Simmental cross steers to 490c/kg, reaching a top of $1,658 to average $1,581.

WWK Prow & AM Howard, Monamby, Cooladdi sold Charbray cross steers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $2,416 to average $1,482.

RJ Ross, Stewaubyn, Drillham sold Simmental steers to 486c/kg, reaching a top of $1,544 to average $1,544.  The Simmental heifers sold to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $1,248 to average $1,170.

MJ & AE Ahern T/A Onley & Co, Bulala, Roma sold Romagnola cross steers to 484c/kg, reaching a top of $1,785 to average $1,650.

S & R White Family Trust, Tarrebar, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 482c/kg, reaching a top of $2,327 to average $1,859.

Warkon Grazing Co, Warkon, Yuleba sold Angus steers to 480c/kg, reaching a top of $2,470 to average $1,999.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Charolais cross steers to 438c/kg, reaching a top of $3,040 to average $2,684.  The Charbray cross heifers sold to 412c/kg, reaching a top of $2,217 to average $2,203.

RA & HA Hall, Sorrento, Lightning Ridge sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 434c/kg, reaching a top of $2,743 to average $2,593.  The Santa Gertrudis heifers sold to 400c/kg, reaching a top of $2,616 to average $2,616.  The Santa Gertrudis cross cows sold to 392c/kg, reaching a top of $2,855 to average $2,713.

Fabagol Pty, Toston, Condamine sold Charolais cross steers to 400c/kg, reaching a top of $2,264 to average $2,386.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 354c/kg and averaged 304c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 476c/kg and averaged 380c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 458c/kg, averaging 370c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 472c/kg, averaging 383c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 468c/kg, averaging 394c/kg.

Jakins Partnership, Callawera, Thallon sold Angus cross heifers to 470c/kg, reaching a top of $1,596 to average $1,432.

RD & NJ Statham, Possession Creek, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis heifers to 468c/kg, reaching a top of $1,638 to average $1,351.

D & J Pobar, Charlton Bank, Roma sold Charolais cross heifers to 414c/kg, reaching a top of $2,336 to average $2,336.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 340c/kg and averaged 273c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 375c/kg, averaging 321c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 410c/kg, averaging 375c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 410c/kg, averaging 393c/kg.

Widgeegoara Pastoral Co, Wambin, Quilpie sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 407c/kg, reaching a top of $2,583 to average $2,334.

Stanyer Partnership, Coolatah, Charleville sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 394c/kg, reaching a top of $2,421 to average $2,149.