Agents Boyd O'Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 1076 head of cattle at Moreton on Tuesday. With Christmas approaching and the dry weather continuing, the market was much in line with last week's rates.
Lines of feeders were slightly easier but met vendors expectations. The better end of the export sold to a more buoyant market as did quality grain trade. Plainer condition drought-affected cattle have eased considerably creating a fine opportunity to astute purchasers. Heavy bulls are selling well.
Angus vealer steers account M and T Turner, Rosewood, sold for 217.2c weighing 205kg to return $447. J Price, Flagstone, Ck, sold Charolais vealer heifers for 225.2c weighing 325kg to return $731.
Charbray yearling steers account P and C Rogers, Helidon, sold for 249.2c weighing 280kg to return $699. Angus cross grain assist yearling heifers account B and M Warren, Boonah, sold for 239.2c weighing 395kg to return $944.
Angus feeder steers account Liekefett Holdings, Eskdale, sold for 297.2c weighing 440kg to return $1307. Gold Coast Pastoral sold Angus cross grain assist steers for 290.2c weighing 456kg to return $1324. Droughtmaster grass ox account A and K Eley, Alberton, sold for 280c weighing 725kg to return $2030.
Euro cross cows account Gold Coast Pastoral sold for 249.2c weighing 613kg to return $1528. Charbray bulls account Haggarty Farms, Biarra, sold for 275.2c weighing 820kg to return $2256.
