A total of 6460 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s store sale on Tuesday. Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 320c/kg and averaged 290c, weaner steers 220-280kg reached 332c and averaged 300c. Steers 280- 350kg reached 321c and averaged 299c, and steers 350-400kg reached 322c and averaged 309c. Feeder steers 400-550kg topping at 322c and averaging 310c. Cows and calves hit $1170/unit.
TA & RJ Wichlacz, Woodbine, Muckadilla sold Santa cross steers to 324c, reaching a top of $1028 to average $971. Ian Duff, Duffields, Roma sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 322c, reaching a top of $1425 to average $1362. JM & KM Bock, Kilto, Wandoan sold cross bred steers to 322c, reaching a top of $1291 to average $1060. IH & SE Johnston, Downsview, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 320c, reaching a top of $1495 to average $1464.
L & HM McKay, Cynthia Downs, St George sold Santa steers to 320c, reaching a top of $1357 to average $1200. Gray Livestock Partnership, Abrach Station, Muttaburra sold Santa cross steers to 320c, reaching a top of $1051 to average $913. ED & J Fitzgerald, Carella Station, Jundah sold Santa steers to 318c, reaching a top of $1653 to average $840. Wilson Grazing, Taroela, Taroom sold Braford steers to 316c, reaching a top of $1476 to average $1386.
Lillianfells Grazing Co, Lillianfields, Longreach sold Santa cross steers to 316c, reaching a top of $1159 to average $898. SD & MJ Russell, Willara, Augathella sold Charolais steers to 316c, reaching a top of $1011 to average $863. PJ & ME Brennan, For Far, Mitchell sold Angus cross steers to 316c, reaching a top of $804 to average $742. HR & DJ Harrison, Dunrobin, Dulacca sold Santa cross steers to 315c, reaching a top of $1929 to average $1929.
MA & CR Packer, Hartwood, Roma sold Santa cross steers to 314c, reaching a top of $1181 to average $963. IR Andrews, Orallo Road, Roma sold Santa cross steers to 314c, reaching a top of $913 to average $829. Loughnan Farming Pty Ltd, Avenel, Roma sold Charbray cross steers to 312c, reaching a top of $1717 to average $1194. Noogilla Cattle Co, Woodlands, Mitchell sold Simmental cross steers to 310c, reaching a top of $1345 to average $1344. Sowru Pty Ltd, Annandale, Wallumbilla sold Charolais cross steers to 308c, reaching a top of $1965 to average $1695.
Heifers under 220kg topped at 286c and averaged 229c, while heifers 220 – 280kg topped at 302c and averaged 253c. Heifers 280- 350kg topped at 288c, averaging 255c. Heifers 350-450kg topped at 280c, averaging 253c.
DH & SBM Campbell, Currawarra, Mitchell sold Santa heifers to 302c, reaching a top of $912 to average $724. Campmac Pty Ltd, Saramac Downs, Wallumbilla sold Charbray cross heifers to 262c, reaching a top of $717 to average $548. The Enniskillen Pastoral Co, Mt Enniskillen, Blackall sold Santa heifers to 262c, reaching a top of $666 to average $444. LFJ & AD Price, Miegunyah, Dirranbandi sold Braford cross heifers to 258c, reaching a top of $577 to average $539. B & M Graham, Catherinevale, Roma sold Angus heifers to 250c, reaching a top of $1046 to average $1046.
Cows 300-400kg reached 230c and averaged 184c, while cows 400kg-500kg reached 250c and averaged 213c. Cows over 500kg topped at 281c, averaging 233c. Ryrie Grazing, Mount Pleasant, Tambo sold Charolais cross cows to 281c, reaching a top of $2157 to average $1668. Clark Bros & Tait, Powella, Aramac sold Santa cows to 250c, reaching a top of $1211 to average $817.