Just over 1700 head was offered at the Matawhero cattle fair last Tuesday. R2 steers sold in a wide range. Half of the yarding was more resilient at $2.86-$2.91/kg, with the next cut $2.64-$2.65/kg. The top end of weaner traditional steers traded at $765-$810, with the next cut $650-$705. Heavier weaner Angus and Charolais-cross heifers, 230-295kg, typically realised $600-$680, and medium types around 190-200kg earned $300-$482. Traditional cows above 500kg and run with an Angus bull traded at $1170-$1255.
Matawhero cattle fair 4.05
R3 Angus steers improved to $2.70/kg
Later-born R2 Charolais heifers earned $2.60/kg
Better weaner exotic steers achieved $685-$725
Weaner exotic bulls, 330kg, made $810
Heavier traditional cows vetted-in-calf to Angus were secured for $1080
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