Larger runs feature at cattle sale Gary Wendt from Ray White Rural Gracemere with a pen of DP and KC, Dululu, Brangus No.1 steers.
Rural Penny Hoffmann
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Formerly known as the Gracemere Saleyards, the CQ Livestock Exchange hosted a prime and store cattle sale on Wednesday.
The exchange is one of the biggest selling centres in Queensland and one of the nation’s best stud selling facilities.
Gary Wendt, of Ray White Rural Gracemere, said restockers boosted the cattle market, even if prices were firm to dearer across the board.
“Last week feeder and prime cattle prices lifted, and we had similar results this week, which makes me think the market will stay strong,” he said.
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The CQLX team is in full swing preparing for the annual February All Breeds Sale which will include 430 bulls and 22 females from 13 breeds and composites on offer.
Team members like Matty Carr are putting the finishing touches on the renowned Gracemere selling arena for a full year of selling ahead.
As the CQLX maintenance manager, 28-year-old Mr Carr is one of a contingent of up to 30 who work tirelessly in the lead up and during the facility’s big-ticket events.
He delights in being part of this important link in the livestock supply chain, and enjoys watching the highlights like last year’s sale of Clukan Boabab, a Grey Brahman bull knocked down for $210,000 at Rockhampton Brahman Week.