Three-year eased slightly on the previous sale, as Hereford 622-708kg made $1690-$1980. Lighter two-year Jersey bulls did prove very popular, mostly trading at just $870-$1010. Two-year steers were mainly beef-cross lines 512-546kg which consistently made $1300-$1360. Two-year heifers saw some weakness, as Hereford-Friesian lines 465-538kg all traded at $1190-$1350.
There wasn’t an abundance of one-year steers available, however a decent number of Friesian 329-358kg did make $875-$950. Hereford-Friesian heifers 303-350kg of the same age met similar interest to past weeks at $810-$945. Yearling bulls were mainly Jersey’s which sold at $590-$660 for 300-312kg and $780-$820 for 356-408kg.
There was a reasonable amount of variety in the weaner calf market. Hereford-Friesian steers 121-123kg made $600 and Friesian bulls 113-150kg were $400-$500.
A large yarding of sheep sold well. Prime lambs started at $84.50 for lighter types, lifting to $94 for mediums and $110.50 for heavies. Prime ewes maxed out at $79, dropping to $67 and $40 for the two cuts below. Heavy store lambs made $67, with mediums $59 and lighter pens $43.
