A slightly smaller yarding of 1779 head came to hand at Gracemere today comprising 655 Steers, 700 Heifers, 314 Cows, 83 Cows & Calves & 27 Bulls. Cattle were drawn from Middlemount, McKenzie River, Rolleston, Bauhinia, Bundaberg & Local areas. In General the market remained unchanged throughout.

HIGHLIGHTS

George & Marie Burgess, Westwood Yarded a pen of heavy Brahman X Steers to top at 165¢ weighing 505 Kgs to return $835 per head.
Robert & Jenny Lawrie, Gundabah, Middlemount, sold 3 decks of Quality Brahman X No.8 Steers for 164¢ weighing 389Kg’s to average $638 per head.
Sainsbury Family, Baralaba,Yarded a top Quality pen of Brahman X Cows to top at 135¢, weighing 462 Kgs to return $625 per head.
Bucca Holdings Pty Ltd, Bucca Station, Bundaberg sold 72 Prime Brahman Cows for 128¢ weighing 456 Kgs to return $584 per head.
Henderson Group, Dungarvin, Morinish, sold a consignment of 150 Grey & Red predominantly No.8 Heifers for a top of 159.2¢ to average 142~  weighing 234 Kgs to return $378 per head.
David & Gail McCartney, Milman, sold a pen of Brangus X heifers to top at 155.2¢ weighing 296 Kgs and return $460 per head.
Chris Mahon, Bellfield, Moura, sold a run of 74 Droughtmaster X Cows & Calves for $740 per unit.
Steve & Marg Johnson, Wyalga Downs, Goovigen, sold a pen of light Brahman Weaner Heifers for 184.2¢ weighing 145 Kgs to return $267 per head

Next sale Friday 5th February 2010

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