Grain accredited heifers hit 393.2c at Moreton

The market remained firm to slightly dearer for cows and 4 and 6-tooth heifers. A quality line of feeder steers came to hand and sold to a dearer market. Yearlings and backgrounders remained strong, selling to a competitive panel of buyers.

Eddie and Karen Kunde, Kilcoy, sold Charolais cross vealer heifers for 354.2c weighing 230kg to return $814. Santa Gertrudis weaner steers account B Wilkins, Tallegalla, sold for 432c weighing 223kg to return $967. Euro cross weaner heifers account RN and BM Brook, Fassifern Valley, sold for 357.2c weighing 280kg to return $1000.

BL and D Hermann, Kholo, sold Charolais cross yearling steers for 366.2c weighing 302kg to return $1109. A Gloag, Toogoolawah, sold Euro cross vealer heifers for 357.2c weighing 200kg to return $714. Santa Gertrudis vealer steers account Avoca Trust sold for 399.2c weighing 228kg to return $913.

Warrigal Farms, Runcorn, sold backgrounding Santa Gertrudis heifers for 359.2c weighing 372kg to return $1338. Carbon Farmland Fund Pty Ltd, Natural Bridge, sold Angus cross feeder steers for 383.2c weighing 374kg to return $1433.

Heavy grass heifers account SJ Fogg, Linville, sold for 323.2c weighing 550kg to return $1777. Heavy feeders account BL and D Hermann sold for 383.2c weighing 419kg to return $1606. Grain accredited heifers account Morden Pastoral Company, Toogoolawah, sold for 393.2c weighing 465kg to return $1828.

Carey Earthmoving Pty Ltd, Blackbutt, sold Droughtmaster cows for 287.2c weighing 695kg to return $1996. Droughtmaster bulls account NA and RF Benfer, Lockrose, sold for 304.2c weighing 800kg to return $2433.