Just over 600 weaners were offered and prices reflected the continued strength in the market. Weaner bulls made up the majority and sold to a top of $710, with average prices at $548. The heifer offering consisted of 170 head, and sold for $360-$575, while 11 steers sold for $455-$660.
Thursday saw breeding ewes have their turn in the spotlight, with 7042 on offer, and buyers from Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa ensured vendors went home happy. Capital stock Romney 2-tooth ewes were the highlight, selling to $145-$153, with the remainder of the good lines earning $137-$140. Second cuts traded at $99-$112, with smaller lines earning $64-$80.
The best of the 4-tooth ewes were also capital stock Romney, and fetched $137, with other lines earning $101-$121, and 4-6-tooth, $130. 5-year ewes made up a large portion of the sale, and good types fetched $96-$106, and medium, $80-$91. Six-year and mixed age ewes sold for $85-$91.
