A smaller offering of 1291 cattle at Sullivan Livestock’s Gympie sale saw the market remain firm for all descriptions.
Topping the steers were quality Charbray steers from Neville and Lyndall Ensby, Bergins Pocket which sold for $3.15 to return $1661 while their lighter brothers made $3.20 ($1584 and $1524) and $3.19 ($1576 and $1507). Droughtmaster steers from Greg and Kevin Birt, Scotchy Pocket made $3.23 ($1278) and $3.19 ($1128).
Charbray steers from Ben Bambling, Miva made $3.23 ($1218). Droughtmaster steers from Kewbourne Enterprises, Cedar Pocket made $3.21 ($1236). Droughtmaster steers from Brian Maher, Imbil made $3.19 ($1126). Limousin cross steers from Barry Hiron, Sexton sold for $3.13 ($1158).
Quality Limousin cross weaner steers from R & S Gibbs, Widgee made $3.55 ($1156 and $1083). Droughtmaster weaner steers from Kevin Birt, Scotchy Pocket made $3.59 ($919). Brangus steers from Graham Scott, Coondoo made $3.51 ($1014). Droughtmaster steers from the Paulger Family, Kenilworth made $3.49 to return $871. Generally weaner steers sold from $3.20 to $3.57.
Limousin cross heifers from Barry Hiron sold for $2.99 or $1124. Droughtmaster heifers from Greg and Kevin Birt made $3.03 or $1023. Brahman heifers from Astenridge Pty Ltd, Marodian Station, Woolooga made $2.92 ($1062 and $1008). Euro cross heifers from Fitzgerald Family, Goomborian made $3 to return $968. Simmental cross weaner heifers from Neville and Lyndall Ensby, Bergins Pocket made $3.05 ($821). Droughtmaster heifers from Craig Dakin, Gunalda made $3.10 ($669). Vealer heifers generally sold from $2.70 to $2.89.
Cows and calves topped at $1625 for Brangus cows and calves from Lex Kunst, Munna Creek. Most cows and calves sold from $1260 to $1610.
Next Sale Monday 31st July 2017
Meatworks and Store Sale