A mixed quality yarding of 825 cattle was penned at Frankton last Wednesday.
A highlight in the two-year steers was ten Angus-Friesian, 459kg, which reached $1620, $3.53/kg, while Hereford-Friesian, 366kg, eased to $3.14/kg. Beef-dairy heifers, 356-364kg, were consistent at $3.00-$3.17/kg.
Twelve autumn-born one-year steers, 418kg, sold well at $3.23/kg.
Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 219-285kg, held at $3.33-$3.50/kg, while Friesian-cross, 288kg, returned $2.74/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers, 233kg, improved to $3.43/kg.
Yearling Hereford bulls, 264-305kg, fetched $840-$950 for varied $/kg, whilst Friesian bulls, 225-248kg, improved to $3.10-$3.20/kg.
Feeder calf throughput lowered to 380 head and a limited number of Friesian bulls improved to $130, while medium held at $80. Hereford-Friesian bulls eased with good types at $150-$190, and medium $110-$140. Heifers were sought after, with good Hereford-Friesian lifting to $150-$180, and medium $90-$130, while small calves held.
