THE market was strong at the first sale of 2018 in Gin Gin on Monday where a yarding of 347 head were on offer.
Elders stock agent Simon Kinbacher said a very good line of cattle met strong inland and local competition.
T and J Mikkelsen, Bundaberg, sold light feeder Droughtmaster steers for $1110/hd.
D and W Goodman-Jones, Gin Gin, sold a run of red Brahman weaner steers to top at $870/hd. A pen of their light feeder Droughtmaster heifers also made $800/hd.
R and J Steemson, Yandaran, sold light weight Brahman weaner steers for $810/head.
K Skillington, Gin Gin sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $750/head.
The next sale will be held on February 19th.