Gracemere Market Report 19/05/2021
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE Wednesday 19TH May 2021
CQLX Gracemere combined agents had an increased yarding of 3477 head today, comprising of 1885 steers, 1135 heifers, 269 cows and 111 bulls. Cattle were drawn from the usual local areas along with drafts from Moranbah and Collinsville. A good quality offering included several larger drafts in most categories. Condition was good throughout the yarding. The usual processor panel was supplemented by an extra operator which improved averages. There was also good competition from restockers.
| DESCRIPTION | # OF HEAD | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | Market Change | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | 178 | 280.0 | 396.2 | 360.0 | -16 |
| 400 – 500kg | 165 | 214.2 | 426.2 | 397.0 | -6 | |
| 300 – 400kg | 545 | 280.0 | 500.2 | 430.0 | FIRM | |
| 200 – 300kg | 804 | 100.0 | 590.2 | 507.8 | -27 | |
| Under 200kg | 193 | 468.2 | 646.2 | 576.2 | FIRM | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 218 | 240.0 | 349.2 | 300.4 | +18 |
| 400 – 450kg | 32 | 232.2 | 314.2 | 281.4 | +14 | |
| 320 – 400kg | 14 | 220.2 | 344.2 | 261.8 | +21 | |
| Under 320kg | 5 | 80.2 | 200.0 | 152.8 | +52 | |
| HEIFERS | Heavy | 216 | 250.0 | 410.2 | 351.7 | -15 |
| 300 – 400kg | 387 | 242.2 | 436.2 | 385.1 | FIRM | |
| 200 – 300kg | 414 | 315.2 | 522.2 | 437.8 | +20 | |
| Under 200kg | 118 | 124.2 | 522.2 | 450.1 | +6 | |
| Cows & Calves | ||||||
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 22 | 226.2 | 340.2 | 282.4 | -30 |
| 450kg – 600kg | 17 | 220.0 | 362.2 | 322.6 | -16 | |
| Under 450kg | 72 | 220.0 | 454.2 | 373.5 | NQ | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Stan Fordham, Collinsville Sold Charbray Cross Feeders Steers No.0 for 402c weighing 486kg to return $1955/hd
JG & MA McCartney Marlborough Sold No.0 Brahman Steers for 426ckg weighing 384kg to return $1637/hd
GA & IR Maher, Mount Morgan Sold Charbray Cross Steers for 560c/kg weighing 261kg to return $1,465/hd
Amaroo Partnership, Nebo Sold 78 Brangus Steers for 365c/kg weighing 552kg to return $2014/hd
Oakdale Pastoral, Proserpine Sold Brangus Steers for 357c weighing 596kg to return $2128/hd
Goomally P/L Duaringa Sold Brahman Steers to 646c weighing 167kg to return $1085/hd
JW & WJ Grant, Collinsville Sold Charbray Cows for 297c weighing 652kg to return $1937/hd
Yacamunda Investments, Collinsville Sold Brahman Cows for 304c weighing 625kg to return $1900/hd
S Ross Miriam Vale Sold No.8/9 Brahman Cross Heifers to average 344ckg weighing 480kg to return $1650/hd
Brookston Pastoral, Nebo Sold Charbray No.1 Heifers for 424c weighing 350kg to return $1486/hd
B Armstrong, Wowan Sold Droughtmaster Cross Heifers for 406c weighing 459kg to return $1866/hd
NJ & MA Holland, Rannes Sold Brangus Weaner Heifers for 522c weighing 202kg to return $1059/hd
NEXT GRACEMERE SALE: WEDNESDAY 26th May 2021, COMMENCING @ 8.30AM