Prime steer prices eased on Tuesday, with top lines earning $2.83-$2.85/kg, and the next cut, $2.69-$2.78/kg. Heifers were mainly local trade types at $2.74-$2.78/kg.
Prime lamb and ewe prices firmed with lambs trading at $98-$148, and ewes, $50-$90.
Store lambs sold on a steady market, with lighter lines earning $45-$74, and medium to good, $75-$95.
Hereford-cross and Hereford-Friesian were stand-outs in the 2-year steer pens on Wednesday, and prices were solid. They sold over a tight range of $2.93-$3.02/kg, with other lines not far off. Hereford-Friesian heifers fetched $2.83-$2.97/kg, a small line of Hereford $1160, $3.06/kg. Angus and Hereford bulls sold for $1400-$1500.
One-year cattle made up most of the yarding, and small lines of steers sold on firm market. The better beef-Friesian returned $880-965, lighter types $660-$850. Heifer pens were dominated by beef-Friesian lines and prices were very strong. Tops earned $860-$1015, lighter types $590-$750.
The strength continued in the bull pens. Angus-cross returned $910-$1045, Friesian $650-$970. Herefords were again the star performers, earning $1280-$1300, $3.77-$3.78/kg. The weaner and calf bull market was hot, with few lines selling at less than $550. Friesian, 195-208kg, made $745-$760, Hereford-Friesian, 93kg, $575, $6.18/kg.