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Canterbury Park Sale July 26

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Big demand for short term prime cattle resulted in a firm to lifting market again at Canterbury Park on Tuesday.
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Both local trade and exporters were actively seeking numbers but with only 75 offered it was very competitive.

A short supply of heavy steers meant values lifted. Angus sold for $2.90-$3.20/kg, beef-cross $2.90-$3.16/kg.

Prime heifers met strong demand to mostly make $2.85-$2.95/kg.

Good Friesian cows reached $2.06/kg, medium $1.82/kg.

A light yarding of mixed-quality store lambs met very good demand for all types. Most lines were mixed-sex, with most selling on a steady market at $70-$98.

A medium offering of prime lambs remained firm. Heavy lambs fetched $122-$130, medium to good $110-$119, light $90-$102.

A small yarding of prime ewes met solid demand, increasing by $3-$5/head in parts. Good ewes fetched $87-$95, medium $70-$84, light $51-$61. A small line of ewes with lambs-at-foot returned $71 all-counted.

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