A large portion of the yarding were in-calf dairy heifers, with all but the Jersey lines and light Friesians selling at more than $1000. Friesian, 484-543kg, earned $2.40-$2.47/kg, with a better quality line making $2.74/kg. Crossbred lines were the best sellers, trading at $2.74-$2.86/kg for 401-422kg, while Jersey, 327-350kg, fetched $2.07-$2.28/kg. Friesian boner cows, 542-600kg, sold on a steady market at $1.73-$1.78/kg, medium lines $1.60-$1.76/kg.
Friesian R2 steers, 448kg, returned $2.61/kg, better Hereford-Friesian heifers $2.79/kg, lesser types and crossbred lines $2.45-$2.47/kg.
Prices were also variable for R1 cattle, with dairy influence through all lines. Friesian steers, 186-251kg, sold for $550, $2.90-$2.95/kg, while their sisters, 194-255kg, made $510-$580. Lighter Hereford-Friesian heifers, 155kg, sold for $500, crossbred, 187kg, $400. Heavy crossbred bulls reached $900, $2.68/kg, with interest high for lighter lines at 255-260kg, which sold for $760-$770, $2.86-$3.01/kg.
A small offering of autumn-born Friesian bulls, 110kg-125kg, fetched $555, Speckle Park, 103kg, $460, Hereford-Friesian, 115kg, $480.
Calves were also sold, with 150 on offer. Good Friesian bulls earned $200-$220, medium $170-$190, small $130-$160. Hereford-Friesian returned $300-$350, medium $270-$290, small $200-$260. Good Hereford-Friesian heifers traded at $260-$320, medium $220-$250, small $170-$210.
Mixed-sex lambs made $69-$80.
