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Subscriber only Steers were knocked down for 606.2c/kg, heifers snapped up for 540.2c/kg and a bidding frenzy broke out at the CQLX sale. It was the first time in recent history a pen of steers pushed past the 600c/kg milestone, a No.0 Droughtmaster line from Rosewood Cattle Company, Mornish, weighing 187.8kg to return $1135.52/head. The females - which broke CQLX s heifer price per kilo record by 30c/kg - were secured during a bidding frenzy between three eager buyers. Weighing in at 222kg the premium line made a return of $1199/head. Joel Dawson, Brian Dawson Auctions Livestock and Property, said he was not surprised the quality Red Brahmans were a hit with buyers.