Just over 300 store cattle were penned at Rangiuru last Tuesday, due to Auckland Anniversary. Per kilogram prices for yearling Hereford-Friesian steers increased as weights reduced, and 341-445kg returned $2.47-2.56/kg, down 32c/kg, while 263-287kg earned $2.79-$2.85/kg. The best quality Hereford-Friesian heifers, 214-335kg, traded for $2.87-$2.99/kg, with second cuts $2.69-$2.73/kg. Prime volume was only a third of the usual tally, with the highest price reserved for 678kg Friesian steers at $2.71/kg. Dairy-beef steers were down 10-20c/kg with 547-580kg priced at $2.54/kg to $2.68/kg.
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3-year dairy bulls, 515-558kg, earned $2.66-$2.74/kg
2-year Hereford bulls, 534kg, made $2.87/kg
Yearling Angus bulls, 470kg, fetched $2.84/kg
Weaner Hereford-Friesian steers, 204-209kg, made $620-$655
Heavy prime lambs were $129-$137
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