A mixed market met the 1500 store cattle at Feilding. In-calf traditional cows, 515-550kg, were $2.20-$2.25/kg, $1160-$1200. R2 steers often fell short of vendor expectations, but the 360-525kg traditional lines that did sell were $3.00-$3.10/kg. R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 375-470kg, were $2.75-$2.85/kg. A big line of 215kg R1 Angus steers made $910, $4.20/kg. R1 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 180-305kg, were $2.95-$3.05/kg.
A marathon sheep sale was held with 20,000 lambs and more than 3000 ewes yarded. For the male lambs, a few of the heaviest pens were $185-$205, shifting to $170-$180 for good lines, $150-$165 for mediums and $130-$140 for the lights. Ewe lambs maxed out at $185-$188, but good lines were mainly $160-$170, mediums $145-$155, with $120-$135 covering the lighter end. SIL ewes met a steady market. The better lines were $235-$250, around $180-$210 for medium sorts, the lesser types $150-$175.
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