Store lamb numbers dropped significantly, with just over 1000 on the books. Prices were mainly steady, with most trading at $70-$86, and a small, lighter end at $46-$69.
Prime lambs totalled 3000 and prices were very steady, despite the increase in number, with most selling for $90-$119, and a small top end at $120-$124. Prime ewes sold on a steady market with top lines earning $71-$85, mediums $50-$69, light $23-$46.
Dairy heifers and cows made up most of the prime cattle section, and prices for cows were mainly steady to firm. Heavy dairy cows made $1.51-$1.59/kg, medium $1.39-$1.48/kg, lighter $1.32-$1.41/kg. The best of the beef heifers earned $2.70-$2.82/kg, dairy-cross $2.14-$2.25/kg. The best of the steers fetched $2.74-$2.88/kg, top bulls $2.44-$2.56/kg.
Store numbers were very low with no lines of more than 10 head. Quality was mixed, but highlights included Angus-Hereford weaner steers $740-$760, $2.97-$3/kg. Four R2 Hereford bulls sold for $1280, $2.68/kg. Two R2 Angus steers returned $810, $2.42/kg, and the best of the heifers were Hereford-Friesian $990, $2.48/kg.
