A total of 401 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. A good yarding saw prices holding firm, with all buyers operating. Young calves were in high demand, with restockers strong.
Zenray Pty Ltd, Moorina, sold a line of Santa cows and calves for $1440 and store cows for $1060.
FJ Hirn and Sons, Beerwah, sold South Devon weaners, with steers making $1060 and heifers $905. Dale Crocombe, Woodford, sold Charbray steers, 12-14 months, for $1070. Iris Wessling, Kilcoy, sold a Murray Grey bull for $2000.
Sommer Brothers, Maleny, sold a Hereford bull for $2000 and Fresian cows for $1200. MR Friedrich, Toogoolawah, sold 12 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1040. Bradley Thompson, Harlin, sold 5 month old Droughtmaster steers for $745. W&G Hanton, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster steer calves for $725.
Chris Anderson, Mount Kilcoy, sold the top cow for $1430. K&J Young, Monsildale, sold 5 month old Droughtmaster calves for $670-$715. Dan Hall, Kilcoy, sold Brahman steers for $1200.
