Agents Boyd O'Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 870 head at Moreton on Tuesday. Vealers and yearlings sold in line with last week`s rates. Feeders were slightly easier with quality lines still selling well. Heavy trade and export sold to a cheaper market.
Euro cross vealer steers account M Horrocks, Mt Sylvia, sold for 230c/kg weighing 283kg to return $651. P and W Burrell, Mulgowie, sold Limousin cross vealer heifers for 205.2c weighing 268kg to return $550. Charolais cross yearling steers account Dakl Trust, Charlwood, sold for 237.2c weighing 271kg to return $644. L and M Steinhardt, Gatton, sold Euro cross yearling heifers for 259.2c weighing 515kg to return $1334.
L and M Steinhardt, Gatton, sold Euro cross feeder steers for 275.2c weighing 420kg to return $1155. Charolais feeder heifers account D Laing, Boonah, sold for 249.2c weighing 371kg to return $924. Brangus grass ox account G and K Marentis, Fairney View, sold for 283.2c weighing 632kg to return $1791. B Pratten, Mt Kilcoy, sold Brahman cows for 209.2c weighing 590kg to return $1234. Dunlop cattle Co, Lower Cressbrook, sold Santa cross bulls for 224.2c weighing 795kg to return $1782.