Store cattle were subjected to good competition at Rangiuru last Tuesday. The R3 pens were dominated by Hereford-Friesian heifers, 410-448kg, that fetched $2.49-$2.52/kg with 448kg steers at $2.52/kg. R2 Hereford-Friesian steers, 331-340kg, sold for $2.59-$2.63/kg but most of the rest, 282-426kg, were not as well-bred and made $2.38/kg to $2.58/kg. Similar prices were posted for the equivalent heifers. A big consignment of store lambs made $95-$99 while prime lambs ranged from $74 to $134.50. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Rangiuru cattle and sheep 23.03
R3 Hereford heifers, 457kg, earned $2.54/kg
R2 Angus-Hereford steers, 333kg, were the best of the section at $2.73/kg
Prime Hereford-Friesian heifers, 496-576kg, achieved $2.57-$2.67/kg
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