Buyers were very selective at the Matawhero cattle fair last Tuesday for the 2500 head offering. Lighter weights in the two-year steers category pushed the average value for traditional lines down 8c/kg to $3.10/kg, although nicer traditional and Charolais, 305-385kg, were able to reach $3.51-$3.61/kg. Yearling exotic heifers above 300kg were sought after and sold above the $3.00/kg mark, while the balance sold in a wide range with lighter types heavily penalised. Read more in your LivestockEye.
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