More than 1200 store cattle were mainly softer selling. Some 635kg, capital stock, run-with-bull South Devon cows made $1450, $2.30/kg. One line of 575kg R3 Angus steers made $2.85/kg, but others were at least 10c/kg lower. R2 Hereford-Friesian steers were mainly mixed-marked, with 425-480kg making $2.35-$2.50/kg. Heifers were a tough sell at times as good 360-420kg R2 lines sold for $2.50-$2.60/kg, but the lighter and offtypes were mainly $2.25-$2.40/kg. Big lines of 160-205kg weaner Friesian bulls made $465-$510.
It was a strong sale for the 15,500 store lambs. Usually the heavy males were $130-$135, good lines $120-$125, mediums circled $115 and the lighter cuts mainly made $100-$105. Good ewe lambs were $110-$120, mediums $100-$110 and a few light lines $85-$100. Around 800 ewes were sold, mainly in large pens. Good two-tooths sold for $173-$180, while decent-quality older ewes were $150-$161.
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