A total of 704 cattle were yarded at the Nebo combined agents' store sale last Friday with dry conditions continuing to ease markets across the state.
Cattle consisted of 450 steers, 224 heifers, 22 cows, one cow and calf and eight bulls/mickeys.
Producers offloaded largely from local and coastal areas.
Peter Hayes of Hayes and Co said the market had waned.
"The market was easier than usual," he said.
"The heavier cattle were averaging 10 to 15 cents cheaper and the young cattle were averaging about 20 cents cheaper.
"Lines were sold to an easier market."
Mr Hayes said the market ease followed similar trends seen across the state as the dry spell continues.
"The market ease is due to both the dry conditions and weather that is being experienced largely across the northern and central areas of the state," he said.
The market was firm on the lighter quality pens and the balance was slightly easier with sale going with the trend from other centres last week across Queensland.
Orders came from the south with local buyers also present on the ground.
Despite the lack of rainfall, Mr Hayes said quality lines of cattle were on offer.
Steers over 500kg sold to a top of 496c, to average 483c, steers between 400-500kg topped 500c, to average 477c, steers weighing between 320-400kg reached a maximum of 478c, to average 461c, steers between 250-320kg sold to a top of 608c, to average 561c and steers under 250kg sold to 694c, to average 587c.
Cows under 400kg sold to a top of 284c, and averaged 262c.
Heifers between 300-400kg made 498c, to average 457c, heifers weighing between 250-300kg reached 498c, to average 457c, and heifers under 250kg sold to a top of 648c, to average 519c.
Bulls under 450kg sold to a top of 352c, and average 306c.
Saleyard Highlights
Fort Cooper, Kainga, Nebo, sold 81 no.1 Santa and Brahman cross steers averaging 394c, weighing 504kg to return $2343/hd.
J and P Abela, Habana, sold no.1 Brangus feeder steers for 488c weighing 407kg to return $1982/hd.
Fort Cooper, Strathdee, Nebo, sold 54 no.1 Charbray and Brahman steers making up to 514c to return $1673/hd.
Fort Cooper, Nebo, sold no.0 steers to average $2351/hd.
AG and LG Angel Bowen, sold a line of Brangus and Brahman steers topping at 574c, weighing 258kg to return $1485/hd.
J and P Abela, Habana, sold Brangus weaner steers for 694c weighing 218kg to return $1519/hd.
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