There were around 800 cattle on offer at the Mt Benger cattle fair last Wednesday. Buyers were present from Otago and Southland, but overall yearlings were back by around $150 from the previous year. Some outstanding yearling Hereford heifers were penned and the best traded at $1110-$1220. At the top end of the yearling steers Angus and Simmental-cross sold up to $1220-$1250, with the next cut $1020-$1180 and third cuts, $770-$990.
Mt Benger spring cattle fair 7.10
Two-year Angus steers made $1100
Better yearling Angus-cross heifers sold for $560-$705
Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers earned $980
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