Emerald Prime & Store Sale Market Report – 12/11/2026
The Emerald combined cattle sale today saw a mixed quality yarding of 1860 head. Another very good result today with competition strong across all descriptions. Cattle were drawn from all local regions with quality and condition mixed across most lines. All the usual meatworks buyers were in attendance with bullocks over 500 kgs topping at 518.2c/kg to average 507c/kg, whilst heavy prime heifers over 400 kgs selling between 470-500c/kg. Heavy local cows reached a very isolated top of 450.2c/kg to average 425.2c/kg, whilst heavy meatworks bulls sold to a top of 454.2c/kg to average 400c/kg. A good roll up of feedlot and restocker buyers were in attendance with solid returns across all weight ranges. Heavy feeder steers were very limited in supply topping at 562.2c/kg to average 509c/kg, whilst weaner steers topped at 636.2c/kg to average 592c/kg. Feeder heifers were very limited and mixed in quality, topping at 560.2c/kg to average 452c/kg whilst weaner heifers were in good supply reaching 516.2c/kg to average 435c/kg. A pen of aged Brahman cows with small calves at foot made $1,310/unit.
Highlights
Shaun & Mindy Durdin “Heathwood” Springsure – Sold Santa cows weighing 608.6kgs making 424.2c/kg to return $2,581.56/head.
Mt Douglas Pastoral Company “ Mt Douglas ” Clermont – Sold Euro cross cows weighing 528.3kg making 429.2c/kg to return $2,267.61/head.
Gladys Holmes “Alamay” Yamala – Sold Brangus cows weighing 555 kgs making 429.2c/kg to return $2,382/head. Gladys also sold Angus weaner steers weighing 272 kgs which made 628.2c/kg to return $1,708/head.
Darren Gaw “Ronlee” Clermont – Sold Simmental cross steers weighing 408 kgs making 562.2c/kg to return $2,296/head.
Hillslade Pty Ltd Capella – Sold Brangus steers weighing 372 kgs which made 562.2c/kg to return $2,094/head.
Pownall Family “Chasford” Moranbah – Sold Droughtmaster x weaner steers weighing 278 kgs which made 580.2c/kg to return $1,612/head.
I.D Robertson “Dunloe” Emerald – Sold Braford weaner steers weighing 270 kgs which made 618.2c/kg to retrun $1,669/head.
Clancy Irwin “Dunloe” Emerald – Sold Braford cross weaner steers weighing 280 khs which made 618.2c/kg to return $1,730/head.
Sale Results
| ategory | Weight Range | No./Head | Min. | Max. | Ave. | +/- |
| Steers | Up to 200 kg | 46 | 414.2 | 550 | 517 | -20 |
| 200–280 kg | 309 | 68.2 | 636.2 | 592.5 | +30 | |
| 280–350 kg | 158 | 300 | 636.2 | 568.7 | NQ | |
| 350–400 kg | 65 | 350 | 590.2 | 513.9 | NQ | |
| 400–500 kg | 45 | 330.2 | 562.2 | 509 | +50 | |
| Over 500 kg | 15 | 485 | 518.2 | 507.6 | +10 | |
| Heifers | Up to 200 kg | 53 | 250 | 466.2 | 424.8 | +5 |
| 200–280 kg | 318 | 216.2 | 486.2 | 435 | +15 | |
| 280–350 kg | 117 | 360 | 534.2 | 491.1 | +30 | |
| 350–400 kg | 45 | 200 | 536.2 | 452.9 | -30 | |
| Over 400 kg | 99 | 380 | 560.2 | 476.5 | FIRM | |
| Cows | Up to 400 kg | 57 | 50 | 412.2 | 249.2 | NQ |
| 400–450 kg | 69 | 200 | 420.2 | 369.4 | -15 | |
| 450–520 kg | 162 | 160.2 | 440.2 | 410.8 | +20 | |
| Over 520 kg | 109 | 402.2 | 450.2 | 425.2 | +12 | |
| Micky Bull | 6 | 336.2 | 458.2 | 399.6 | -40 | |
| Bulls | 0–450 kg | 3 | 328.2 | 348.2 | 342.6 | NQ |
| 450–600 kg | 19 | 347.2 | 393.2 | 375.9 | -45 | |
| Over 600 kg | 39 | 100 | 454.2 | 400.6 | +7 | |
| Cows & Calves | 4 x 4 | 0 | 0 | $1310.00 | NQ | |
NEXT EMERALD PRIME & STORE SALE IS
Thursday 19th November 2026
NEXT CLERMONT PRIME & STORE SALE IS
TUESDAY 24th November 2026
For bookings or more information contact:
Jake Passfield: 0488 588 044
Jack Ward: 0428 305 465
Jack Simmons: 0488 080 821
Clayton Mahoney: 0475 246 859