A quality yarding of 1650 weaners at Sullivan Livestock’s Gympie weaner sale held on April 27 saw better quality weaners meet strong competition particularly breeder type heifers.
Charbray steers from Stuart and Linda Vollmerhausen, Theebine sold for $3.15 ($1095) and $3.08 ($1101). Charbray steers from Manumbar Station sold for $3.20 ($1040) & $3.15 ($971 and $958).
Simmental cross steers from Neville and Lyndell Ensby, Bergins Pocket made $3.12 ($1031).
Charbray steers from Peter Allen, Maleny made $3.19 or $993, Charbray steers from John and Joan Falconer, Widgee made $3.19 ($1052). Maree Duncombe, Conondale sold Charbray steers for $3.29 ($1040, $987).
Grant Gericke, Mundubbera Charbray steers made $3.05 ($1001) and $3.23 ($842). Hereford cross steers from Greg McArthur, Kilkivan made $3.09 ($961).
Droughtmaster steers from Greg Tombs, Amamoor made $3.31 ($1022).
Droughtmaster steers from John Walsh, Amamoor made $3.21 ($773).
Droughtmaster steers from John and Tracey Tinknell, Widgee made $3.07 ($894).
Stuart and John English, Glastonbury Droughtmaster steers made $ 3.07 ($897).
Droughtmaster steers from Roger and Annette Bambling, Sexton made $3.19 ($847).
Brangus steers from Richard Pender, Tansey, made $3.03 and $3.10 topping at $904.
Angus cross steers from Manumbar Station made $3.07 ($936 and $853).
Angus cross steers from Ron Helmore, Kilkivan made $3.01 ($903).
Heifers met spirited competition from restockers, topping at $3.63 for F1 Charbray heifers of Maree Duncombe, returning $1022.
