Simmental cross bullocks to 300c/kg at Clermont

The 21-head Simmentral cross Brahman bullock line, drawn from the Finger family of Hillview Cattle Co, Clermont, weighed 665 kilograms to come back at $1997 per head.

The yarding was dominated by prime bullocks and cows, with all regular buyers were in attendance and operating.

Overall, Hoch & Wilkinson and Kennedy Livestock agents yarded approximately 1006 head of cattle, almost doubled from the 554 head yarded at the March 19 sale.

Cattle were drawn mainly from the local supply area, with a large run of steers drawn from Moranbah and Nebo.

Hoch & Wilkinson agent Jake Passfield said Tuesday's Clermont market improved on last sale's prices in line with other selling centres.

"Finished cows are probably 30 cents dearer compared to the previous sale's rates and that's just driven forward by the recent rain events," Mr Passfield said.

"Processor cows peaked at 263c/kg for better quality, while good crossbred weaner steers sold to 386c/kg.

"The bullock job was very solid as well, with HGP treated bullocks making up to 304c/kg."

This week, several selling centres across eastern Australia have seen the cattle market lift as rain allows sellers to sit back and wait.

While Clermont and surrounding region didn't receive as much rain as parts in southern Queensland over the Easter holiday period, Mr Passfield said some producers have held off from selling to add weight to stock.

"I think in the short term, the rain that we've had and with numbers back, I think the market will remain solid, but once the numbers start rolling again, I think it may may tighten up again," he said.

Bullocks 600-750kgs topped at 302c/kg to average 293c/kg. 500-600kgs bullocks made to 284c/kg to average 276c/kg, feeder steers 400-500kgs topped at 314c/kg to average 276c/kg while steers below 300-400kg sold to 326c/kg and weaner steers 200- 300kg topped at 386c/kg.

Heavy cows over 520kgs reached 260c/kg to average 253c/kg, 400-520kgs cows reached 250c/kg to average 231c/kg, heavy heifers made to 283c/kg to average 280c/kg, feeder heifers 400-500kg topped at 284c/kg to average 262c/kg, heifers 300-400kg made to 272c/kg to average 256c/kg and weaner heifers 200- 300kgs sold to 248c/kg to average 215c/kg.

Reklaw Cattle Co. Reklaw, Clermont sold Droughtmaster cows to 260c/kg, weighing 592kg to make $1540/hd.

LG and KS Young offered Brangus weaner steers topping at 386c/kg, weighing 296kg to make $1185/hd.

Micheal Borg Investments sold Gelbvieh cross weaner steers weighing 330kg at 326c/kg to come back at $1076/hd.