Roma Saleyards market report – Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Vendors Andy and Madonna Douglas, Springfield, Mitchell sold 125 Droughtmaster cross steers to average 378c/kg at 336kg and returned an average of $1269 per head. Seen here with TopX Roma livestock agent Cody Close.

Yarding: 8546 Change: + 2048

Roma Saleyards was abuzz this week with vendors, school holiday makers and the LifeFlight Australia team onsite as over 8500 head of cattle went to market.

The yarding saw an increase of 2067 on last week’s penning.

The market was reflective of condition, however quality lines remained firm and sold to an active buyer presence.

Local and afar cattle made up the yarding with lines once again drawn largely from western regions such as Quilpie, Corfield, Tambo, Jundah, Bollon, Augathella and Longreach among others.

Cattle were also yarded from as far afield as Mount Isa and Julia Creek.

The regular processors, backgrounders and feed-lotters were present throughout the sale.

The steer selection dominated the yarding with 4258 head offloaded.

Vendors Andy and Madonna Douglas, Springfield, Mitchell sold 125 Droughtmaster cross steers to average 378c/kg at 336kg and returned an average of $1269 per head.

The commercial producers operate a predominantly breeding enterprise at their Maranoa block targeting the feeder market in their offloads.

The steers had recently finished off on oats before selling.

Mr Douglas said they were largely crossing Simmental bulls over Droughtmaster females in their operation with their breeder herd infused with Glenlands Droughtmaster bloodlines.

A pen of their 11 Droughtmaster cross steers fetched 380c/kg to weigh 391kg and returned $1486/hd.

A further pen of their 18 Droughtmaster cross steers sold for 368c/kg to weigh 386kg and returned $1422/hd.

The line was consigned through TopX Roma seen here with livestock agent Cody Close.

Vendors Mark and Sue Meekins, Maleny Black Angus Beef sold a quality line of 34 purebred Angus weaner steers to top 446c/kg weighing in at 256kg and returned $1142/hd. Seen here with MAA Livestock and Property livestock agent Sam Scott.

Vendors Mark and Sue Meekins, Maleny Black Angus Beef sold a quality line of 34 purebred Angus weaner steers to top 446c/kg weighing in at 256kg and returned $1142/hd.

The pen saw a premium of six cents on last week’s maximum of 440c/kg in the 200-to 280-kilogram weight range category.

Their Angus cows sold to 270c/kg, reaching a top of $1681 to average $1535.

The producers operate a grass-fed Angus beef and wholesale operation at their Sunshine Coast Hinterland block.

The line was consigned through MAA Livestock and Property seen here with livestock agent Sam Scott.

Vendors Sam and Nicole Dart, Dart Pastoral Company, Keen Gea, Torrens Creek sold a quality line of 209 Charolais and Droughtmaster cross steers to average 380c/kg. Seen here with TopX Roma livestock agent Carl Warren

The western offloads showed no signs of slowing down with vendors Sam and Nicole Dart, Dart Pastoral Company, Keen Gea, Torrens Creek selling a quality line of 209 Charolais and Droughtmaster cross steers to average 380c/kg at 308kg and returned $1170/hd.

A pen of their 15 Charolais cross steers fetched 390c/kg to weigh 317kg and returned $1238/hd.

A further pen of their 27 Charolais cross steers also reached 390c/kg weighing in at 320kg and returned $1249/hd.

The line was consigned through TopX Roma seen here with livestock agent Carl Warren.

Vendors Andrew and Katrina Ford, Lewah, Roma sold a run of 106 Angus and Santa Gertrudis cross steers to average 377c/kg to weigh 361kg and returned an average of $1360/hd. Seen here with TopX Roma livestock agent Cyril Close.

Further vendors Andrew and Katrina Ford, Lewah, Roma sold a run of 106 Angus and Santa Gertrudis cross steers to average 377c/kg to weigh 361kg and returned an average of $1360/hd.

Based locally in the Maranoa region, the line had recently finished off on oats with the commercial producers primarily targeting the feeder market.

A pen of their nine Angus cross steers fetched 368c/kg to weigh 462kg and returned $1702/hd.

A further pen of their 27 Angus cross steers sold for 385c/kg weighing 317kg and returned $1222/hd.

A further pen of their 10 Santa Gertrudis cross steers reached 370c/kg to weigh 382kg and returned $1414/hd.

The line was consigned through TopX Roma seen here with livestock agent Cyril Close.

Impressing with a solid line of females were Cowan and Helen Keys who sold a run of 216 Droughtmaster and Charolais cross cows to average 311c/kg weighing 587kg and returned an average of $1827/hd.

Impressing with a solid line of females were Cowan and Helen Keys who sold a run of 216 Droughtmaster and Charolais cross cows to average 311c/kg weighing 587kg and returned an average of $1827/hd.

A pen of their 16 Charolais cross cows fetched 323c/kg to weigh 619kg and returned $2002/hd.

Mrs Keys said their operation turned toward primarily crossing Angus bulls over Droughtmaster females.

The family also donated two beasts to be auctioned as part of the Roma Saleyards LifeFlight Charity Cattle sale raising just over $3500 for the aeromedical service.

The line was consigned through GDL.

Roma Saleyards donate $25,000 to LifeFlight from Charity Cattle Sale

Maranoa Regional Council Cr Jane Vincent, LifeFlight’s South West Regional Advisory Committee Member Puddy Chandler, LifeFlight’s South West and Darling Downs Community Engagement Lead Kate Andersen, Cr Brendan Seawright, Mayor Wendy Taylor, LifeFlight’s South West Regional Advisory Committee Chair Kate Scott, Roma Saleyards General Manager Daniel Haslop, Cr John Birkett and Cr Peter Flynn.

MARANOA Regional Council’s Roma Saleyards will donate $25,000 to LifeFlight Australia after another successful charity sale held at the Roma Saleyards on Tuesday, 24 September.

Roma Saleyards donated a capped percentage of the liveweight and open auction selling fees received for each head of cattle sold.

A total of 8595 head of cattle were sold on the day.

LifeFlight Australia is a world leader in aeromedical care with a core purpose to save lives and serve the community.

Operating with an advanced fleet of helicopters and air ambulance jets, this vital rescue service provides the people of Queensland with the assurance that emergency medical care is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Roma’s LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter came to the aid of 58 people in the past financial year.

As part of their commitment to the Maranoa region and beyond, the SGAS partners donate 150 flying hours each year to assure community aeromedical coverage.

This service is at no cost to patients.

Mayor Wendy Taylor and Roma Saleyards Portfolio Spokesperson recognised the importance of LifeFlight and the essential work they do for the region’s residents, workers and visitors in providing aeromedical and primary health care services.

“LifeFlight plays an essential role in providing emergency air rescue in our region and Council is pleased to be able to donate to their organisation once again,” Cr Taylor said.

“To know our community can rely on the services and support of LifeFlight in times of need provides valued peace of mind.

“Our LifeFlight Charity Cattle Sale has become a highly anticipated sale day in our Roma Saleyards calendar, and we look forward to continuing to support the aeromedical service well into the future.”

LifeFlight’s South West Regional Advisory Committee Chair Kate Scott said the generosity of the Maranoa community and producers was commendable.

“The Maranoa Regional Council and local community are so passionate about the service LifeFlight provides to the region, and we continue to be astounded with the generosity shown,” she said.

“The majority of LifeFlight’s missions to the Maranoa region could happen to anyone.

“Alot of us out here live and work in high-risk situations and with this, unexpected accidents or emergencies can happen.

“We are extremely fortunate to have a LifeFlight helicopter staffed with a critical care doctor and paramedic only a triple 0 call away.”

To find out more information about LifeFlight Australia or to donate, please visit https://www.lifeflight.org.au/.

NLRS Commentary

With the dry weather persisting Roma Agents yarded 8,546 head.

The yarding consisted of 4,258 steers 2,774 heifers and 2,095 cows with 128 cows and calves.

All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present.

The market could not maintain the levels of the previous sale.

Yearling steers 200 to 280kg topped 446c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg sold from 310c to 408c/kg for better quality lines. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg made to 408c with the 400 to 480kg making to 386c/kg. Yearling steers over 480kg made to 374c/kg. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg with the majority selling from 200c for the plainer types to 336c/kg. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg also lost ground and sold to 344c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg made to 338c/kg to restockers.

Steers over 540g sold from 250c to 328c/kg for the better finished. Bullocks over 600kg sold well to make 340c/kg. The heavy heifers over 540kg topped 337c/kg to average 324c/kg. Approx 2,000 cows and 945 bulls were offered and sold mostly to a firm market. The 2 score cows sold from 200 c to 275c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg topped 328c/kg. Bulls under 450kg sold to 390c/kg. Heavy bulls over 600kg to 311c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 422c/kg and averaged 293c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 446c/kg and averaged 365c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 408c/kg and averaged 367c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 406c/kg and averaged 369c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 380c/kg and averaged 356c/kg.

Maleny Black Angus Beef Pty Ltd, Kahmoo, Wellsley sold Angus steers to 446c/kg, reaching a top of $1,141 to average $1,141. The Angus cows sold to 270c/kg, reaching a top of $1,681 to average $1,535.

S & A Cockerill, Jandowae sold Angus cross steers to 426c/kg, reaching a top of $1,108 to average $1,019.

Derek & Christie Goddard, Deelamon, Bollon sold Brahman cross steers to 418c/kg, reaching a top of $1,301 to average $1,202.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 324c/kg, reaching a top of $1,017 to average $865.

JL & R Stanford, Waldrona, Bymount sold Charolais cross steers to 408c/kg, reaching a top of $1,422 to average $1,214.

Yamburgan Pastoral Co, Yamburgan, Dirranbandi sold Angus cross steers to 402c/kg, reaching a top of $1,423 to average $1,307.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 310c/kg, reaching a top of $1,074 to average $936.

Dart Pastoral Co, Keen Gea, Torrens Creek sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 392c/kg, reaching a top of $1,248 to average $1,169.

Andrew Ford, Lewah, Roma sold Angus steers to 385c/kg, reaching a top of $1,701 to average $1,360.

D & J Pobar, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 384c/kg, reaching a top of $1,309 to average $1,294.

SF & HE Wilkin, Everbroke, Roma sold Charolais steers to 380c/kg, reaching a top of $1,938 to average $1,766.

The RM Pegler Family Trust & S & J Pegler Pastoral Trust, Monler, Eromanga sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 380c/kg, reaching a top of $1,738 to average $1,455.  The Santa Gertrudis heifers sold to 336/kg, reaching a top of $1,292 to average $1,131.  The Santa Gertrudis cows sold to 311c/kg, reaching a top of $2,132 to average $1,842.

Noogilla Cattle Co, Woodlands, Mitchell sold Simmental cross steers to 376c/kg, reaching a top of $ to average $.

Yorkaringa Farming Trust, Yorkaringa, Wallumbilla sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 374c/kg, reaching a top of $1,679 to average $1,643.

Studley Ag Pty Ltd, Studley, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 347c/kg, reaching a top of $2,240 to average $2,240.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 268c/kg and averaged 215c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 330c/kg and averaged 270c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 344c/kg, averaging 293c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 339c/kg, averaging 288c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 326c/kg, averaging 273c/kg.

Freeman Pastoral Company, Meeleebee Downs, Wallumbilla sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 344c/kg, reaching a top of $976 to average $868.

CP & SA Webster, Somerset, Wandoan sold Charolais cross heifers to 339c/kg, reaching a top of $1,285 to average $1,146.

Billinbah Pastoral Co, Glenmorgan sold Droughtmaster cross heifers to 335c/kg, reaching a top of $1,792 to average $1,792.

T & H Grazing, South Brae, Wallumbilla sold Charolais cross heifers to 330c/kg, reaching a top of $871 to average $871.

Hanson Pastoral Co, Coorumbene, Taroom sold Charolais cross heifers to 324c/kg, reaching a top of $1,068 to average $871.

WJ & EC Groat Family Trust, Lorraine, Orallo sold Angus cross heifers to 314c/kg, reaching a top of $838 to average $741.

Farnham Grazing Co, Farnham Plains, Eulo sold Angus cross heifers to 304c/kg, reaching a top of $1,399 to average $590.

Joel Currie, Preola Park, Augathella sold Brangus cross heifers to 274c/kg, reaching a top of $718 to average $665.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 268c/kg and averaged 225c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 328c/kg, averaging 260c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 336c/kg, averaging 293c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 323c/kg, averaging 309c/kg.

Hunt & Sowden, Claremont, Black Hollow sold Braford cows to 326c/kg, reaching a top of $1,913 to average $1,577.

Skygrove Pty Ltd, Yurnga, Taroom, sold Charolais cross cows to 323c/kg, reaching a top of $2,032 to average $1,827.

RD & NJ Statham, Possession Creek, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows to 312c/kg, reaching a top of $2,328 to average $2,170.

John Russell, Culbara, Roma sold Charolais cross cows to 302c/kg, reaching a top of $1,843 to average $1,663.

Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS