Rockhampton combined agents yarded a total of 3970 head at Gracemere on May 27.
Prime cattle met with strong competition from processors. Feeder steers and heifers were dearer on last week’s rates, while better quality weaner steers met with strong demand and plainer lines remained firm.
HIGHLIGHTS
WC Upton, Calliope, sold Droughtmaster cross prime steers to top at 265c weighing 614kg to return $1628.
J&M Ohl, Gogango, sold prime Brahman cross cows to top at 236c weighing 639kg to return $1509.
Rob and Una Oates, Comet, sold Brahman cows to top at 232c weighing 572kg to return $1330.
J&M Ohl, Gogango, also sold Brahman cross steers to top at 326c weighing 330kg to return $1076.
Goodwin Livestock, Baralaba, sold Red Brangus steers to top at 298c weighing 340kg to return $1013.
Barlow Cattle Co, Dingo, sold Brangus weaner steers to top at 348c weighing 275kg to return $955.
Joe Agnew, Gogango, sold crossbred weaner steers to top at 342c weighing 249kg to return $853.
Maureen Danastas, Mackay, sold quality Brangus heifers to top at 282c weighing 234kg to return $660.
The next Gracemere sale will be held on June 3 starting at 8.30am.
