Buyers braved the rain at Feilding last Monday where, for the second consecutive week, half of the lamb tally sold above $200. Of the 1800 mixed-sex, 1000 were very heavy with the top third at $227-$236 and the balance $196-$216. Heavy lines were $179-$194. Ewe quality and prices dropped, with very good lines $158-$165, and good lines $136-$156.
Boner cow throughput and quality fell but prices are above the same point last year. In-calf lines proved of interest to buyers, and Friesian, 480-600kg, sold at $2.44-$2.56/kg.
Medium and good Friesian bull calves steadied at $110-$190, while good Hereford-Friesian bulls earned $270-$350. Good Hereford-Friesian heifers made $150-$200, and medium, $80-$120.
