A total of 474 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market was firm to dearer for all types, with the heifer market showing the most improvement. Bruce Cameron, Silver Ridge, sold lines of 20-22 month old Charolais and Brahman steers for $1325-$1375. The Logan Family, Mulgowie, sold milk tooth Brangus steers for $1265. Abbeville Livestock, Mt Berryman, sold a line of 18 month old Simmental steers for $1095. Jayke Jackwitz, Lowood, sold lines of Charolais heifers for $830-$900.
Catherine Burton, Stockyard, sold 18-20 month old Charolais steers for $1100. The Olm Family, Ropeley, sold lines of Charolais and Brahman cross weaners, with steers making $900-$960 and heifers $820. Tony Stariha, Mulgowie, sold 14 month old Brangus heifers for $940. George Day, Townson, sold 12 month old Droughtmasters, with steers making $905 and heifers $885.
Danny Doyle, Dayboro, sold 8 month old Angus steers for $810. Peter Jackwitz, Laidley, sold Santa weaner heifers for $880. Brisbane Valley Protein, Coominya, sold vealer calves for $740. Lachie Cassidy, Grandchester, sold 10 month old Bazadais steers for $900. Gary Luther, Flagstone Creek, sold 8 month old Bazadais steers for $825. John Curtin, Mt Whitestone, sold 7 month old Charbray steers for $775.
