Gracemere Market Report 14/07/2021
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE Wednesday 14th July 2021
CQLX Gracemere agents had an increased yarding of 3,287 head this week, comprising of 1655 steers, 1158 heifers, 331 cows and 143 bulls. The yarding was drawn from all areas across Central Queensland and the quality was generally very good. All processors were present, however not all operated. Prices still increased for slaughter cattle and steers generally improved throughout the sale with heifers varying relative to the quality on offer.
| DESCRIPTION | # OF HEAD | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | Market Change | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | 46 | 277.2 c/kg | 432.2 c/kg | 378.3 c/kg | FIRM |
| 400 – 500kg | 189 | 348.2 c/kg | 468.2 c/kg | 434.2 c/kg | +24 | |
| 300 – 400kg | 268 | 334.2 c/kg | 522.2 c/kg | 457.7 c/kg | +37 | |
| 200 – 300kg | 933 | 100.0 c/kg | 628.2 c/kg | 561.1 c/kg | +26 | |
| Under 200kg | 219 | 350.0 c/kg | 640.2 c/kg | 587.7 c/kg | -30 | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 290 | 220.0 c/kg | 352.2 c/kg | 313.7 c/kg | FIRM |
| 400 – 450kg | 21 | 276.2 c/kg | 340.0 c/kg | 297.2 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 320 – 400kg | 6 | 238.2 c/kg | 296.2 c/kg | 254.6 c/kg | -38 | |
| Under 320kg | 14 | 200.0 c/kg | 256.2 c/kg | 250.4 c/kg | NQ | |
| HEIFERS | Heavy | 45 | 290.0 c/kg | 426.2 c/kg | 385.9 c/kg | -31 |
| 300 – 400kg | 281 | 280.0 c/kg | 462.2 c/kg | 411.9 c/kg | -39 | |
| 200 – 300kg | 566 | 200.0 c/kg | 516.2 c/kg | 445.9 c/kg | -29 | |
| Under 200kg | 266 | 300.0 c/kg | 520.2 c/kg | 449.1 c/kg | -19 | |
| Cows & Calves | $2,250/unit | $2,008/unit | ||||
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 30 | 280.0 c/kg | 352.2 c/kg | 330.4 c/kg | FIRM |
| 450kg – 600kg | 6 | 268.2 c/kg | 352.2 c/kg | 333.4 c/kg | FIRM | |
| Under 450kg | 107 | 300.0 c/kg | 534.2 c/kg | 438.4 c/kg | FIRM | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Eileen Falzon, Ilbilbie Sold Charbray Steers for 640c/kg, weighing 177kg to return $1,138/hd
P & M Breieffies, Sarina Sold EU Simmental Cross Weaner Steers topping at 626c/kg weighing 296kg returning $1,857/hd
Malvern Developments, Yeppoon Sold Brangus Steers for 618c/kg, weighing 214kg to return $1,322/hd
B & W Kerr, Calliope Sold Grey Brahman No.1 Steers for 600c/kg weighing 256kg to return $1538/hd
Woogleigh Grazing Co, Ravenshoe Sold Braford Cross Steers for 558c/kg weighing 236kg to return $1,318/hd
Bularra Nominees, Ubobo Sold Brahman Cross Steers for 586c/kg weighing 281kg to return$1646/hd
FJ & VG Cocks, Duaringa Sold Brahman Steers for 522c/kg weighing 228kg to return $1,190/hd
Bauman Family, Dingo Sold Charbray Cross Cows for 322c/kg weighing 646kg to return $2082/hd
Eileen Falzon, Ilbilbie Sold Charbray Heifers for 520c/kg, weighing 164kg to return $853/hd
M & R Hunt, Ridgelands Sold Droughtmaster Heifers for 502c/kg weighing 222kg returning $1,115/hd
NEXT GRACEMERE SALE: WEDNESDAY 21ST July 2021, COMMENCING @ 8.30AM