CQLX agents yarded 1693 head on Friday, which comprised 717 steers, 588 heifers, 307 cows, and 81 bulls. Most of the cattle came from local areas and north to Mackay. Quality was generally good, however there were some light conditioned cattle present. The market improved for most descriptions with the exception of weaner heifers which eased on last week’s sale.
Slaughter steers sold to 254c, average 241c, steers 400-500kg made 256c, average 225c, steers 300-400kg reached 300c, average 216c, steers 200-300kg made 284c, average 238c and steers under 200kg sold to 250c, average 220c.
Slaughter cows sold to 205c, average 185c, cows 400-450kg made 196c, average 158c, and cows 320-400kg reached 210c, average 130c.
Heavy heifers sold to 236c, average 202c, heifers 300-400kg made 236c, average 200c, heifers 200-300kg reached 202c, average 175c, and heifers under 200kg made 178c, average 147c.
Bulls over 600kg made 244c, average 220c, bulls 450-600kg reached 240c, average 213c and bulls under 450kg sold to 230c, average 176c.
HIGHLIGHTS
Robert Wemyss, Calliope, sold Brahman cross bullocks to 233c weighing 730kg returning $1703/hd.
K.J. Smoothy, Theodore, sold Braford cross cows to 187c weighing 644kg returning $1206/hd.
Wildman Partnership, Gogango, sold Brangus steers to 247c weighing 533kg returning $1319/hd.
Moretti family, Wowan, sold Charbray steers to 300c weighing 326kg returning $978/hd.
Cash family, St Lawrence, sold Brahman steers to 286c weighing 264kg returning $755/hd.
Tony and Kathryn Mortimer, Dalma, sold Brahman heifers to 230c weighing 384kg returning $884/hd.
Bingegang Pty Ltd, Dingo, sold Brangus cows and calves for $1025/unit.
