Gracemere Market Report 26/05/2021
GRACEMERE CATTLE SALE Wednesday 26TH May 2021
CQLX Gracemere combined agents had an decreased yarding of 3068 head today, comprising of 1437 steers, 1263 heifers, 276 cows and 70 bulls. Quality and condition of the offering were again very good with several bigger runs penned. The normal line up of processor and feeder buyers were present along with another changed panel of restockers. Overall a strong showing with some quality related variations along with a general easing in yearling and grown heifers.
| DESCRIPTION | # OF HEAD | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | AVERAGE | Market Change | |
| STEERS | Slaughter | 69 | 349.2 c/kg | 398.2 c/kg | 381.9 c/kg | +21 |
| 400 – 500kg | 161 | 346.2 c/kg | 430.2 c/kg | 403.0 c/kg | +6 | |
| 300 – 400kg | 496 | 240.0 c/kg | 540.2 c/kg | 428.7 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 200 – 300kg | 573 | 270.0 c/kg | 612.2 c/kg | 501.3 c/kg | FIRM | |
| Under 200kg | 138 | 400.0 c/kg | 608.2 c/kg | 574.9 c/kg | FIRM | |
| COWS | Slaughter | 212 | 246.2 c/kg | 346.2 c/kg | 303.6 c/kg | FIRM |
| 400 – 450kg | 38 | 254.2 c/kg | 342.2 c/kg | 295.3 c/kg | +14 | |
| 320 – 400kg | 24 | 224.2 c/kg | 354.2 c/kg | 264.3 c/kg | FIRM | |
| Under 320kg | 2 | 140.0 c/kg | 206.2 c/kg | 172.6 c/kg | +20 | |
| HEIFERS | Heavy | 111 | 306.2 c/kg | 396.2 c/kg | 377.1 c/kg | +26 |
| 300 – 400kg | 454 | 240.0 c/kg | 442.2 c/kg | 384.8 c/kg | FIRM | |
| 200 – 300kg | 622 | 198.2 c/kg | 502.2 c/kg | 401.2 c/kg | -36 | |
| Under 200kg | 76 | 318.2 c/kg | 504.2 c/kg | 466.7 c/kg | +16 | |
| Cows & Calves | $2775/unit | $2318/unit | ||||
| BULLS | Over 600kg | 8 | 270.0 c/kg | 339.2 c/kg | 315.6 c/kg | +33 |
| 450kg – 600kg | 6 | 336.2 c/kg | 382.2 c/kg | 359.5 c/kg | +37 | |
| Under 450kg | 56 | 236.2 c/kg | 536.2 c/kg | 374.5 c/kg | FIRM | |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
Mt Stuart Trust, Capella Sold Grey Brahman Steers for 398ckg weighing 527kg returning $2100/hd
S & S Gedda, Marlborough Sold a run of 120 Brahman Cross Steers to average 581c weighing 189kg to return $1101/hd
I&E Donaldson, Wowan Sold Droughtmaster Cross Steers for 418c/kg weighing 421kg returning $1759/hd
Spelta Grazing, Gogango Sold Droughtmaster Cross Steers for 612c/kg weighing 223kg returning $1362/hd
P & M Hill, Clarke Creek Sold a run of 142 Santa Brangus Cross heifers to average 398c/kg weighing 374kg to average $1490/hd
KM Lucas, Mt Morgan Sold Brangus Heifers for 502c weighing 162kg to return $816/hd
AB McKenzie, Bluff Sold Droughtmaster Heifers for 426c/kg weighing 365kg to return $1557/hd
B&J Wetherall, Flaggy Rock Sold Droughtmaster Heifers for 460ckg weighing 217kg returning $1000/hd
Ashley Smith, Morinish Sold quality Brangus Cows and Calves for $2775 per unit.
NEXT GRACEMERE SALE: SPECIAL WEANER FEEDER SALE MONDAY 31st MAY 2021, COMMENCING @ 8.30AM