The R1 heifer section totalled 145 head at Canterbury Park last Tuesday and two-thirds were either Angus-Friesian or Hereford-Friesian, 203-227kg, that sold for $550-$620.
Prime prices firmed and high-yielding steers were purchased at $2.76-$2.86/kg, while lighter types around 500kg made $2.58-$2.68/kg.
Ewes met good demand and prices lifted. Heavy ewes made $179-$215, while good types returned $119-$166 and medium $70-$100. Prime lambs were firm with heavy types $168-$171 and good $120-$165. Heavy forward store lambs fared relatively well and were priced at $111-$143, with lighter types generally $90-$100. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Canterbury Park cattle and sheep sale 4.08
R2 Hereford steers, 451-483kg, sold well at $2.76-$2.84/kg
R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 431kg, traded for $2.52/kg
R1 Hereford-Friesian steers, 195-211kg, managed $510-$570, $2.62-$2.70/kg
Prime Angus heifers, 430-563kg, earned $2.66-$2.77/kg
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