Numbers were moderate at 500 head, which included just a small offering of R2 steers. These were mainly Hereford-cross and beef-cross, and sold for $2.70-$2.80/kg. R2 bulls were also beef-cross and made $2.65-$2.75/kg.
R2 heifers raised eyebrows, with prices very strong as buyers looked to acquire quality older stock at the lower per-head prices. Plenty of quality meant buyers had to work to secure lines, and most were Angus, Angus-Hereford, Simmental-cross and Santa Gertrudis-Limousin-cross. Heavier lines, 420-450kg, returned $2.75-$2.85/kg, lighter $3-$3.05/kg. R1 heifers were of similar breeding and quality and also met strong demand, with 180-240kg making $3.10-$3.40/kg, while a line of 180kg Angus earned $666, $3.70/kg.
Cows sold on a firm market. Heavy beef cows and in-calf Friesian fetched $2-$2.10, medium $1.85-$1.94/kg, lighter Friesian $1.70-$1.74/kg.
