Nebo combined agents yarded 550 head on Friday, with a continuing downwards trend in most categories, with plainer and lesser quality types the most affected. Good quality lines were firm on the previous week. The regular panel of buyers were in attendance along with an extra restocker buyer from central Queensland.
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Steers over 500kg sold to 378c, average 367c, steers 400-500kg made 386c, average 357c, steers 320-400kg reached 412c, average 375c, steers 250-320kg made 422c, average 396c and steers under 250kg sold to 480c, average 410c.
Cows over 520kg made 252c, average 246c, cows 400-520kg reached 246c, average 229c, while cows under 400kg sold to 190c, average 190c.
Heifers 400-500kg sold to 360c, average 309c, heifers 300-400kg made 384c, average 348c, heifers 250-300kg reached 374c, average 354c, and heifers under 250kg made 408c, average 368c.
Bulls over 600kg made 288c, average 281c, bulls 450-600kg reached 320c, average 308c, and bulls under 450kg sold to 392c, average 342c.
J Cowan, Collinsville, sold Brahman cross cows to 252.2c, 528kg for $1332/hd. D and M Flynn, Sarina, sold Charbray steers to 386.2c, 406kg for $1568/hd. N Howe, Nebo, sold cows and calves to $2110/unit.
P and C Muscat, Mt Charlton, sold Droughtmaster steers to 480.2c, 205kg for $982/hd. S and K Pockock, Eungella, sold Charbray steers to 378.2c, 475kg for $1800/hd. Olderfleet, Mt Coolans, sold Brahman cross steers to 370c, 491.7kg for $1820/hd.
E and R Bella, Nebo, sold Brangus steers to 422.2c, 295kg for $1245. Muggera Pty Ltd, Nebo, sold Brahman cross heifers to 360.2c, 363kg for $1353/hd. J and S Attreed, Nebo, sold Brangus bulls to 320c, 560kg for $1792.
