There were around 590 head at the first Matawhero cattle fair for 2021. Good-quality lines received strong demand from local and Hawkes Bay buyers, though off-types were more difficult to move. More than 360 yearling steers were offered, and the top end consisted of 18-month Angus which fetched $3.09-$3.19/kg. The next cut hovered either side of $3.00/kg with smaller lines below the $2.80/kg mark. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Matawhero cattle fair 26.01
Traditional R2 heifers traded at $2.33/kg
The top end of 2-year steers made $2.61-$2.71/kg
Yearling traditional bulls, 360kg, sold at $3.09/kg
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