A total yarding of 657 head of cattle were penned at Roma’s prime sale on Thursday.
Steers over 550kg sold to 265c and averaged 259c, while steers 400- 550kg sold to 262c, averaging 248c. Bullartoo Investments, Ardno, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 265c, reaching a top of $1607 to average $1607. GC & TE Nielsen, Mt Weribone, Surat sold Santa cross steers to 262c, reaching a top of $1708 to average $1636. Brah-Lim Cattle Pty Ltd, Waverley, Augathella sold Brahman cross steers to 253c, reaching a top of $1504 to average $1320.
Heifers over 450kg made to 226c and averaged 214c, heifers 350-450kg sold to 226c, averaging 209c. GC & JA Peck, Yanco, Surat sold Euro cross heifers to 226c, reaching a top of $1103 to average $1051.
Cows over 500kg peaked at 213c and averaged 189c, while cows in the 400- 500kg class topped at 202c and averaged 179c. Foyleview Pastoral Co, Warenga, Roma sold Simmental cross cows to 213c, reaching a top of $1204 to average $1154. RJ, MA & MJ Phillips, Currawong, Mitchell sold Brahman cows to 211c, reaching a top of $1271 to average $1094. L Adams, Booringa Downs, Mitchell sold Simbrah cows to 210c, reaching a top of $1282 to average $1112. Butler Grazing Pty Ltd, Teelba Stn, Glenmorgan sold Droughtmaster cows to 209c, reaching a top of $1247 to average $1046. Bulls over 600kg earned to 236c and averaged 199c.
