A total yarding of 1201 head of cattle were penned at Roma’s prime sale on August 17.
Steers over 550kg sold to 253c/kg and averaged 247c, while steers in the 400-550kg sold to 240c, averaging 233c.
A Roberts, Tantatton, Wallumbilla, sold Blonde D'Aquitaine cross steers for 253c at 663kg returning $1679/head.
N&B York, Yorkaringa, Wallumbilla, sold Hereford steers for 252c at 672kg returning $1694. The Hereford heifers sold for 250c at 449kg returning $1122.
A&M Sharp, Anchorbar, Wandoan, sold Brahman cross steers for 252c at 607kg returning $1531.
L&M Price, Mt. Hope, Wallumbilla, sold Droughtmaster steers for 250c at 619kg returning $1549.
Edenhope, Edenhope, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers for 250c at 655kg returning $1638. The Santa cross cows went for 185c at 639kg returning $1182.
G&T Nielsen, Mt Weribone, Surat, sold Santa cross steers for 248c at 660kg returning $1640.
Heifers over 450kg made to 234c and averaged 213c, heifers in the 350-450kg sold to 250c, averaging 230c.
Cows over 500kg peaked at 203c and averaged 188c, while cows in the 400-500kg class topped at 193c and averaged 176c. Cows 300-400kg sold to 183c and averaged 126c.
W&K Freeman, Meeleebee, Wallumbilla, sold crossbred cows for 202c at 678kg returning $1370. The Santa cross bulls went for 235c at 863kg returning $2030.
Stinson Pastoral Co, Hillyview, Amby, sold Charolais cross cows for 190c at 695kg returning $1322.
Bulls over 600kg earned to 250c and averaged 216c.