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HomeRuralIncreased numbers this week

Increased numbers this week

Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding this week with 3979 head, coming to hand, consisting of 1596 Steers, 1437 Heifers, 693 Cows, 149 Cows and Calves, 77 Mickies and 26 Bulls.

The fat market remained firm on last week’s rates, with store markets increasing for feeder steers and weaner heifers, while feeder heifers and weaner steers remained fully firm.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

Ian Boag, Bouldercombe sold Brahman Bullocks for 448c/kg weighing 543kg to return $2437/hd.

R and U Oates, Comet sold Grey Brahman Steers for 488c/kg weighing 486kg to return $2372/hd.

J McNamara, Gogango sold Charbray/Brangus Feeder Steers for 488c/kg weighing 445kg to return $2163/hd.

Bauman and Acton, Dingo sold Charbray Cross Weaner Steers for 590c/kg weighing 297kg to return $1753/hd.

Rockview Cattle Co, Bluff sold Charbray Steers for 576c/kg weighing 270kg to return $1555/hd.

P Knight, Dululu sold Charbray Steers for 556c/kg weighing 261kg to return $1451/hd.

Nullegai Grazing, Marlborough sold Charbray Cross Weaner Steers for 596c/kg weighing 260kg to return $1550/hd.

Creed Grazing Co, Raglan sold EU Brahman Weaner Steers for 578c/kg weighing 260kg to return $1507/hd.

Allen Pastoral, Boyne Valley sold Angus Cross Steers for 580c/kg weighing 208kg to return $1211/hd.

Calco, Rolleston sold Droughtmaster Cows for 382c/kg weighing 632kg to return $2418/hd.

J and J Lambie, Morinish sold Brangus Cows for 388c/kg weighing 574kg to return $2228/hd.

Thorpe Cattle Co, Koumala sold Brangus Cows for 392c/kg weighing 561kg to return $2203/hd.

NM and PI Rowlands, Comet sold Charbray Heifers for 408c/kg weighing 508kg to return $2076/hd.

R and J Jacobsen, Kunwarara sold Brangus Cross Feeder Heifers for 414c/kg weighing 406kg to return $1685/hd.

Dunphy Bros, Gogango sold Charbray Feeder Heifers for 436c/kg weighing 379kg to return $1654/hd.

Wotonga Grazing, Nebo sold Droughtmaster Cross Heifers for 436c/kg weighing 342kg to return $1491/hd.

P Knight, Dululu sold Droughtmaster Cross Weaner Heifers for 430c/kg weighing 233kg to return $1002/hd.

Bauman and Acton, Dingo sold EU Charbray Aged Cows and Calves for $2775/unit.

Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Marlborough sold Brangus Cows and Calves for $2520/unit.

Next Gracemere Sale: Wednesday, 4 March, commencing at 8.30am.

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