MARKET REPORT PRIME & STORE CATTLE SALE THURSDAY
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MARKET REPORT PRIME & STORE CATTLE SALE THURSDAY 6th MARCH 2014 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK If you don't have your own plans, you become a pawn in someone else's. A very large yarding of 3900 head came on offer at today’s Emerald Cattle Sale. The yarding consisted of approx 1250 prime cattle and 2650 Feeder & Weaner cattle. A fair panel of restocker buyers were present and competed firmly over most of the store steers while competition over most types of heifers was much weaker. All meatworks buyers were in attendance and with the large offering of prime cattle, rates cheapened as competition was much weaker compared to last sale. Prime bullocks 550-750kgs topped at 175.2c/kg to average 159c/kg, -6c/kg on last sale. Prime heifers over 400kgs topped at 166.2c/kg to average 135.9c/kg, -6 on last sale. Prime cows over 520kgs topped at 145.2c/kg to average 134.2c/kg to be -10c/kg on last sale. Weaner steers 220-320kgs topped at 196.2c/kg to average 162c/kg to be -2c/kg cheaper than last sale. Weaner heifers 220-300kgs topped at 140.2c/kg to average 118.6c/kg and be -11c/kg cheaper than last sale. A pen of Charbray x cows & calves cull for age made to $550/unit.
“Highlights” The Foot Family “Marmadilla” Springsure, sold a quality line of 246 No. 3 Charolais/Charbray/Brahman x steers to top at 172.2c/kg and weigh 292kgs for $503/ head. Geoff & Bec Meaney “Wilmor Downs” Capella, sold a quality pen of prime Brangus x heifers to top at 155.2c/kg to weigh 557kgs and return $864/head. Mick & Karen Zimmerman “Boonal Downs” Capella, sold a quality pen of No. 3 Santa Steers weighing 420kgs to make 166.2c/kg and return $698/head. Andrew Kavanagh “Wanatta” Springsure sold a quality pen of Charolais x Steers No. 3’s for 175.2c/kg to weigh 283kgs and return $495/Head. John & Rachel Roberts “Kareela” Springsure sold quality Santa cows to top at 134.2c/kg and weigh 575kgs for $771/head. Jim & Becky Farquhar “Katrina” Rolleston, sold a line of Brahman/ Droughtmaster x heifers to 134.2c/kg to weigh 351kg and gross $472 per head. Peter Cook and Family “Beaumont” Pine Hill, sold Droughtmaster x steers to 166.2c/kg to weigh 297kgs and gross $494 per head. Walter & Leanne White “Gordon Park” Capella sold Droughtmaster Bullocks for 175c/kg weighing 626kgs to return $1097. Richard & Robyn Daniels “Plainfeild” Gindie offered Santa Bullocks for 168c/kg weighing 680kgs or $1144. Lorraine Graz Gindie sold Droughtmaster Bullocks for 165c/kg weighing 678kgs for $1120. Dennis & Maureen Burns “Kalora” Capella sold Droughtmaster cows for 131c/kg weighing 593kgs or $778. Clothier & Barns “Borilla Park” Emerald sold Droughtmaster steers the feeders making 170c/kg and weaners to 188c/kg weighing 218kgs or $411. Scott Schoo “Myrtle Park” Comet sold Charolais x weaner heifers topping 140c/kg weighing 260kgs to return $365. A.Powell, “Dysart Station” sold a good line of heavy Charolais cows making 145.2c/kg and weighed 604kg with a return of $877. RA &SG Pether, “Roseneth Station” sold an exceptional line of Brangus steers bringing 151.2c/kg and weighing in at 276kg with a return of $417. BV & B Comiskey, “Mostly Hills” sold a good line of Brangus X steers which made 163.2c/kg and weighed 452kg with a return of $738. “Beaufort” From alpha, sold a line of Charbray Bullocks which made 161.2c/kg and weighed 605kg and they returned with $976. Chapman Holding’s, “Airlie” had a big line up of good Droughtmaster cows with the best of them making 142.2c/kg and weighing in at 520kg what returned $739. K. G & A. L Roebig, sold a good line of Droughtmaster heifers with their tops making 122.2c/kg and weighed 405kg with a return of $495. Dozer & Chyanne Loudon 'Karinda' Springsure sold Charbray Cows to 135c/kg to weigh at 535kg and return $723/hd. Craig & Alison Norman, 'Eastern Creek' Capella sold a pen of steers to 179c/kg weighing 429kg at a return of $429/hd. Whilst they also sold cows and calves to top today’s market at $550. Lloyd & Margaret Hanrahan ‘Palari’ Comet offered Brahman Cross Bullocks selling to 165c/kg for 524kg & returning $865. Adrian & Tammy Esmond ‘Cockatoo’ Emerald sold Brahman Cross Steers weighing 266kg making 196.2c/kg to return $522. The Sibson Family ‘Cotherstone’ Dysart consigned Brahman Cross Steers making to 177.2c/kg weighing 313kg to return $555, Charles & Carmel Mckinlay sold Brahman Heifers to 166.2c/kg making $894 to weigh 538kg. Johnno & Carmel Tibbles ‘Westlyn’ sold Droughtmaster Cross Heifers weighing 424kg making to 145c/kg & $615 CATEGORY Steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
WEIGHT RANGE Up to 220 220 to 320 320 to 400 400 to 500 500 to 550 550 to 750 Over 750 Up to 220 220 to 300 300 to 400 Over 400 Up to 300 300 to 400 400 to 520 Over 520 Up to 450 450 to 600 Over 600
3834 HEAD CENTS PER KILOGRAM MINIMUM AVERAGE 151.2 181.4 110.0 162.0 80.0 143.5 70.0 153.6 120.0 155.3 120.0 159.0 120.0 120.0 70.0 107.7 40.0 118.6 60.0 125.4 111.2 135.9 20.0 28.2 10.0 92.2 50.0 122.8 125.2 134.2 90.0 112.0 90.0 99.0 106.2 115.8
MAXIMUM 188.2 196.2 174.2 168.2 168.2 175.2 120.0 115.0 140.2 155.0 166.2 40.0 115.0 145.0 145.2 121.2 117.2 123.2
N/Q -2 -2 N/Q -8 -6 N/Q N/Q -11 -13 -6 -15 +8 -6 -10 +34 -23 -5
CATEGORY Steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
WEIGHT RANGE Up to 220 220 to 320 320 to 400 400 to 500 500 to 550 550 to 750 Over 750 Up to 220 220 to 300 300 to 400 Over 400 Up to 300 300 to 400 400 to 520 Over 520 Up to 450 450 to 600 Over 600
3834 HEAD CENTS PER KILOGRAM MINIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM 151.2 181.4 188.2 110.0 162.0 196.2 80.0 143.5 174.2 70.0 153.6 168.2 120.0 155.3 168.2 120.0 159.0 175.2 120.0 120.0 120.0 70.0 107.7 115.0 40.0 118.6 140.2 60.0 125.4 155.0 111.2 135.9 166.2 20.0 28.2 40.0 10.0 92.2 115.0 50.0 122.8 145.0 125.2 134.2 145.2 90.0 112.0 121.2 90.0 99.0 117.2 106.2 115.8 123.2
N/Q -2 -2 N/Q -8 -6 N/Q N/Q -11 -13 -6 -15 +8 -6 -10 +34 -23 -5
MARKET REPORT PRIME & STORE CATTLE SALE THURSDAY 6th MARCH 2014 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK If you don't have your own plans, you become a pawn in someone else's. A very large yarding of 3900 head came on offer at today’s Emerald Cattle Sale. The yarding consisted of approx 1250 prime cattle and 2650 Feeder & Weaner cattle. A fair panel of restocker buyers were present and competed firmly over most of the store steers while competition over most types of heifers was much weaker. All meatworks buyers were in attendance and with the large offering of prime cattle, rates cheapened as competition was much weaker compared to last sale. Prime bullocks 550-750kgs topped at 175.2c/kg to average 159c/kg, -6c/kg on last sale. Prime heifers over 400kgs topped at 166.2c/kg to average 135.9c/kg, -6 on last sale. Prime cows over 520kgs topped at 145.2c/kg to average 134.2c/kg to be -10c/kg on last sale. Weaner steers 220-320kgs topped at 196.2c/kg to average 162c/kg to be -2c/kg cheaper than last sale. Weaner heifers 220-300kgs topped at 140.2c/kg to average 118.6c/kg and be -11c/kg cheaper than last sale. A pen of Charbray x cows & calves cull for age made to $550/unit.
“Highlights” The Foot Family “Marmadilla” Springsure, sold a quality line of 246 No. 3 Charolais/Charbray/Brahman x steers to top at 172.2c/kg and weigh 292kgs for $503/ head. Geoff & Bec Meaney “Wilmor Downs” Capella, sold a quality pen of prime Brangus x heifers to top at 155.2c/kg to weigh 557kgs and return $864/head. Mick & Karen Zimmerman “Boonal Downs” Capella, sold a quality pen of No. 3 Santa Steers weighing 420kgs to make 166.2c/kg and return $698/head. Andrew Kavanagh “Wanatta” Springsure sold a quality pen of Charolais x Steers No. 3’s for 175.2c/kg to weigh 283kgs and return $495/Head. John & Rachel Roberts “Kareela” Springsure sold quality Santa cows to top at 134.2c/kg and weigh 575kgs for $771/head. Jim & Becky Farquhar “Katrina” Rolleston, sold a line of Brahman/ Droughtmaster x heifers to 134.2c/kg to weigh 351kg and gross $472 per head. Peter Cook and Family “Beaumont” Pine Hill, sold Droughtmaster x steers to 166.2c/kg to weigh 297kgs and gross $494 per head. Walter & Leanne White “Gordon Park” Capella sold Droughtmaster Bullocks for 175c/kg weighing 626kgs to return $1097. Richard & Robyn Daniels “Plainfeild” Gindie offered Santa Bullocks for 168c/kg weighing 680kgs or $1144. Lorraine Graz Gindie sold Droughtmaster Bullocks for 165c/kg weighing 678kgs for $1120. Dennis & Maureen Burns “Kalora” Capella sold Droughtmaster cows for 131c/kg weighing 593kgs or $778. Clothier & Barns “Borilla Park” Emerald sold Droughtmaster steers the feeders making 170c/kg and weaners to 188c/kg weighing 218kgs or $411. Scott Schoo “Myrtle Park” Comet sold Charolais x weaner heifers topping 140c/kg weighing 260kgs to return $365. A.Powell, “Dysart Station” sold a good line of heavy Charolais cows making 145.2c/kg and weighed 604kg with a return of $877. RA &SG Pether, “Roseneth Station” sold an exceptional line of Brangus steers bringing 151.2c/kg and weighing in at 276kg with a return of $417. BV & B Comiskey, “Mostly Hills” sold a good line of Brangus X steers which made 163.2c/kg and weighed 452kg with a return of $738. “Beaufort” From alpha, sold a line of Charbray Bullocks which made 161.2c/kg and weighed 605kg and they returned with $976. Chapman Holding’s, “Airlie” had a big line up of good Droughtmaster cows with the best of them making 142.2c/kg and weighing in at 520kg what returned $739. K. G & A. L Roebig, sold a good line of Droughtmaster heifers with their tops making 122.2c/kg and weighed 405kg with a return of $495. Dozer & Chyanne Loudon 'Karinda' Springsure sold Charbray Cows to 135c/kg to weigh at 535kg and return $723/hd. Craig & Alison Norman, 'Eastern Creek' Capella sold a pen of steers to 179c/kg weighing 429kg at a return of $429/hd. Whilst they also sold cows and calves to top today’s market at $550. Lloyd & Margaret Hanrahan ‘Palari’ Comet offered Brahman Cross Bullocks selling to 165c/kg for 524kg & returning $865. Adrian & Tammy Esmond ‘Cockatoo’ Emerald sold Brahman Cross Steers weighing 266kg making 196.2c/kg to return $522. The Sibson Family ‘Cotherstone’ Dysart consigned Brahman Cross Steers making to 177.2c/kg weighing 313kg to return $555, Charles & Carmel Mckinlay sold Brahman Heifers to 166.2c/kg making $894 to weigh 538kg. Johnno & Carmel Tibbles ‘Westlyn’ sold Droughtmaster Cross Heifers weighing 424kg making to 145c/kg & $615 CATEGORY Steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
WEIGHT RANGE Up to 220 220 to 320 320 to 400 400 to 500 500 to 550 550 to 750 Over 750 Up to 220 220 to 300 300 to 400 Over 400 Up to 300 300 to 400 400 to 520 Over 520 Up to 450 450 to 600 Over 600
3834 HEAD CENTS PER KILOGRAM MINIMUM AVERAGE 151.2 181.4 110.0 162.0 80.0 143.5 70.0 153.6 120.0 155.3 120.0 159.0 120.0 120.0 70.0 107.7 40.0 118.6 60.0 125.4 111.2 135.9 20.0 28.2 10.0 92.2 50.0 122.8 125.2 134.2 90.0 112.0 90.0 99.0 106.2 115.8
MAXIMUM 188.2 196.2 174.2 168.2 168.2 175.2 120.0 115.0 140.2 155.0 166.2 40.0 115.0 145.0 145.2 121.2 117.2 123.2
N/Q -2 -2 N/Q -8 -6 N/Q N/Q -11 -13 -6 -15 +8 -6 -10 +34 -23 -5
CATEGORY Steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
WEIGHT RANGE Up to 220 220 to 320 320 to 400 400 to 500 500 to 550 550 to 750 Over 750 Up to 220 220 to 300 300 to 400 Over 400 Up to 300 300 to 400 400 to 520 Over 520 Up to 450 450 to 600 Over 600
3834 HEAD CENTS PER KILOGRAM MINIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM 151.2 181.4 188.2 110.0 162.0 196.2 80.0 143.5 174.2 70.0 153.6 168.2 120.0 155.3 168.2 120.0 159.0 175.2 120.0 120.0 120.0 70.0 107.7 115.0 40.0 118.6 140.2 60.0 125.4 155.0 111.2 135.9 166.2 20.0 28.2 40.0 10.0 92.2 115.0 50.0 122.8 145.0 125.2 134.2 145.2 90.0 112.0 121.2 90.0 99.0 117.2 106.2 115.8 123.2
N/Q -2 -2 N/Q -8 -6 N/Q N/Q -11 -13 -6 -15 +8 -6 -10 +34 -23 -5
