The Matawhero cattle sale last Tuesday was the first of the last sales for 2019, and a larger than expected 1200 head were penned. Yearlings made up the majority though prices came back, especially for steers. Top exotic heifers, 295-320kg, eased to $850-$900, $2.81-$2.88/kg, though 235kg did earn $3.19/kg. Traditional and exotic bulls largely traded at $3.02/kg to $3.21/kg.
Matawhero cattle fair 3.12
Angus and Angus-Hereford cows with calves-at-foot made $1900-$2080 per unit
Two-year traditional steers held at an average of 450kg and $3.31/kg
Yearling Angus steers, 315-335kg, eased to $3.64/kg
Yearling Angus & Angus-Hereford steers, 260kg, made $3.90-$3.92/kg
One pen of yearling Angus & Angus-Hereford heifers, 275kg, held at $3.45/kg
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