A larger offering of 1961 cattle at Sullivan Livestock’s Gympie sale held on February 19 saw the market remain firm to slightly easier for quality, while lesser types were cheaper. Cattle were drawn from Bundaberg, Gin Gin, Childers, Aramara, Brooweena, Maryborough, Woolooga, Kilkivan, Tansey, Mundubberra, Eidsvold, Kenilworth and all local areas.
Heavy Charbray steers from Noela Augustine, Mundubberra made $2.70 ($1369). Charbray cross steers from Ian Davies and Family, Kilkivan made $2.75 ($1266 & $1230). Charbray steers from the Brown Family, Wolvi made $2.69 ($1104). While their Droughtmaster brothers sold for $2.75 ($1037 & $1005). Charbray weaner steers from Bevan Christensen made $3.31 ($900). Charbray steers from R & M Bargenquest, Teebar sold for $3.43 ($971). Limo cross steers from The Heath Family, Calgoa made $3.29 ($932 & $846). Droughtmaster cross steers from Greg Walsh, Amamoor made $3.69 ($913). The Reithmuller Family, Tiaro sold Droughtmaster steers from $3.31 ($819). Brahman cross steers from Wangella Pastoral, Kilkivan sold to a top of $3.65 with other pens selling for $3.62, $3.51 and $3.43.
Quality Charbray heifers PTIC from John and Ros Mercer, Kandanga Valley Charbrays sold for $3.41 ($1634) & $3.19 ($1465). While the heifers which were early to detect made $2.79 ($1412). Their yearling sisters made $2.72 ($874), $2.73 ($811). Charbray heifers from Malcom McDonald, Woolooga made $2.79 ($1047) and their high grade Brahman sisters sold for $2.57. Charbray weaner heifers from Llorac Pastoral, Conondale made $2.93 ($610). Droughtmaster heifers from Dennis & Sue Billau, Scotchy Pocket made $2.89 ($641). Brahman cross heifers from Wangella Pastoral, Kilkivan made $3.17 ($458). Generally quality weaner heifers sold from $2.60 to $3.19.
Cows and calves topped at $1900 for Charbray cross cows and calves from Barry and Hazel Gill, Imbil. Brahman Cows and calves from Noela Augsutine made $1800. Droughtmaster cows and calves from Bill Tyler, Scrubby Creek made $1530.
Next Meatworks and Store Sale Monday 5th March 2018
