BLACKALL CATTLE SALE MARKET REPORT – THURSDAY 15TH AUGUST 2024
Blackall combined agents yarded 831 head at the fat and store sale held today.
The yarding was rain reduced and as a result, of mixed quality. Overall, the market for the better end of all descriptions was good. The yarding was drawn from the Mt Isa, Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Jericho, Blackall and Tambo districts.
| Category | QTY | Average c/kg | High c/kg | AV $ | High $/hd |
| Bull (0-450kg) | |||||
| Bull 450kg+ | 40 | 214 | 232 | 1545 | 2110 |
| Cow 300 – 400kg | 24 | 160 | 194 | 624 | 759 |
| Cow 400 – 500kg | 69 | 210 | 272 | 981 | 1331 |
| Cow 500kg+ | 85 | 269 | 286 | 1586 | 1972 |
| Heifer 0 – 220kg | 43 | 201 | 258 | 340 | 495 |
| Heifer 220 –280kg | 54 | 180 | 290 | 456 | 753 |
| Heifer 280 –350kg | 208 | 236 | 254 | 740 | 825 |
| Heifer 350 –450kg | 158 | 251 | 276 | 939 | 1127 |
| Heifer 450kg+ | 44 | 256 | 276 | 1221 | 1453 |
| Steer 0 – 220kg | 42 | 320 | 320 | 520 | 594 |
| Steer 220 – 280kg | 2 | 150 | 150 | 363 | 363 |
| Steer 280 – 350kg | 17 | 314 | 334 | 926 | 987 |
| Steer 350 – 400kg | 2 | 292 | 292 | 1073 | 1073 |
| Steer 400 – 550kg | 8 | 289 | 300 | 1489 | 1525 |
| Steer 550kg+ | 12 | 295 | 296 | 1489 | 1525 |
| Cows & Calves | 41 | 1728 | 1740 | ||
| PTIC Heifers |
HIGHLIGHTS
Daly and Fargher off agistment at Winton sold Santa Cross heifers to a top of 276 c/kg weighing 485 kg to return $1341 per head.
Chandler Grazing, “Hillalong”, Barcaldine sold Droughtmaster cross heifers to a top of 274 c/kg weighing 530 kg to return $1453 per head.
Strathmore Trust, “Strathmore”, Longreach, sold Santa Gertrudis bulls for 226.2c/kg weighing 691kg to return $1,564/hd.
Aldingham Family Trust “Aldingham” Winton, sold Angus cows for 242.2c/kg weighing 555kg to return $1,344/hd.
JC & CE Easton “Prospect” Barcaldine, sold Simmental cross steers for 334.2c/kg weighing 296kg to return $987/hd.
Mirradong Meats “Crossmoor” Longreach, sold Angus cross steers for 300c/kg weighing 425kg to return $1,275/hd.
Mirradong Meats “Crossmoor” Longreach, sold Angus cross heifers for 260c/kg weighing 470kg to return $1,222/hd.
Duthie Park Grazing, “Duthie Park”, Blackall sold Santa cross cows for 286.2c/kg weighing 689kg to return $1,972/hd. Also selling cows and calves for $1,740.
Homecreek Pastoral Trust “Homecreek”, Barcaldine sold Droughtmaster cross cows for 258.2c/kg weighing 534kg to return $1,380/hd.
RJ & AV Whiting “Inverurie”, Jericho sold VGQ Simbrah heifers for 290.2c/kg weighing 260kg to return $753/hd.