Heavier calves in the heifer pens meant per head prices were higher though the market generally held. Prices improved though as the week progressed with the second sale stronger. Good Hereford-Friesian made $185-$220, medium $120-$180 and small $60-$100. Good Angus-cross and Simmental-cross were similar at $200-$235, while medium and small Angus-cross traded at $50-$150. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Manfield Park feeder calf sale 10.08
Volume climbed slightly at the two Manfeild Park calf sales last week, and better calves firmed. Good Friesian bulls strengthened to $160-$200, as did medium at $100-$140 and small $20-$60. Top Hereford-Friesian reached $250-$300, medium $180-$245 and small $100-$170. In the beef-cross pens Charolais-cross sold to $355 and Speckle Park-cross $250-$300, while Angus-cross varied from $100 to $250.
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