A good yarding of cattle sold on a steady to easing market at Rongotea last Wednesday, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported.
Two-year Hereford-Friesian heifers, 395-445kg, sold over a range of $2.68/kg to $3.03/kg.
Yearling steers, 275-319kg, found common ground at $2.74-$2.98/kg regardless of breed. While Hereford-Friesian bulls, 267kg, earned $2.66/kg.
Weaner Friesian bulls, 102-105kg, traded at $410-$420, whilst Hereford-Friesian heifers, 100-125kg, softened to $400-$410.
Friesian boner cows, 390-552kg, eased marginally to earn $1.97/kg to $2.28/kg.
Hereford-Friesian bull calves managed $195-$260, outdone by their sisters at $260-$300.
