Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 378 head of cattle at Moreton on Tuesday. The market for all descriptions was dearer with quality heavy feeders in demand. Trade cattle sold well as did yearlings and veal. Export sold firm on last week’s strong rates.
Droughtmaster yearling steers account Farmco Pty Ltd, Beaudesert, sold for 292.2c/kg weighing 257kg to return $750. Simmental cross yearling heifers account Simmendale Stud, Cedar Creek, sold for 253.2c weighing 249kg to return $630. B & J Hohl, Beaudesert, sold Euro cross vealer heifers for 259.2c weighing 217kg to return $563.
Grain assist Limousin cross steers account D & M Heck, Fernvale, sold for 293.2c weighing 410kg to return $1202. Kimbarra Pastoral Co, Peak Crossing, sold Brangus cross heavy feeder steers for 312.2c weighing 418kg to return $1305. Rahane Pastoral Co, Beaudesert, sold Santa heavy feeder steers for 308.2c weighing 423kg to return $1304. Rahane Pastoral Co also sold Santa cross grass ox for 299.2c weighing 602kg to return $1802.
Droughtmaster 4 tooth light grass heifers account Two Tons Stock & Plant, Harlin, sold for 266.2c weighing 405kg to return $1079. Santa cross cows account C Kruger, Esk, sold for 249.2c weighing 635kg to return $1582. Droughtmaster cross bulls account B Neumann, Junction View, sold for 262.2c weighing 795kg to return $2084.
