Roma Store Sale - Tues 26th February
Yarding: 7, 924 head.
Cattle numbers increased by 655 head to 7,924 at the Roma Store Sale. Cattle were primarily drawn from the local supply area, where dry conditions continue to prevail. A good panel of buyers was present and operating. Young cattle, including calves, dominated the yarding and the quality was mixed. Prices eased further from last week across most categories. Light weight steers under 280kg to restockers eased 12c to 14c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to feed decreased 14c to 15c, while the medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed eased 10c/kg. Heavy weight steers to feed decreased 15c/kg. Yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers eased 8c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers decreased by 10c and the medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to feed eased by 6c/kg. There were limited grown steers and heifers yarded. Medium weight 2 score cows decreased 9c, while medium weight 3 score cows eased 5c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows decreased by 7c/kg.
