A boost in grass levels and demand drove yearling cattle to Stortford Lodge last Wednesday, and sellers were rewarded. Traditional steers averaged 285kg and $4.24/kg, and heifers, 250kg, $3.39/kg. Hereford-Friesian heifers were not far behind at an average of 250kg and $3.35/kg. One line of yearling Friesian bulls, 373kg, made $3.12/kg.
Two-year cattle were split between Hereford-Friesian, Angus and Angus-Hereford. The latter steers, 520-552kg, held at $3.60-$3.62/kg, while Angus heifers firmed to $3.21-$3.34/kg for 346-392kg. Hereford-Friesian steers, 400-442kg, returned $3.35-$3.38/kg, matched by 370-401kg heifers.
New season lamb prices eased $5-$10, though that was expected. Two-way options for ewe hoggets meant these sold for a premium over comparative male and mixed sex pens. All traded at $185-$190, while heavier males reached $216.50. Good mixed-sex sold for $143-$145.
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Yearling Simmental steers, 342-358kg, earned $3.77-$3.83/kg
Angus cows with calves-at-foot made $2105 per unit
Autumn-born weaner Simmental-cross bulls, 275-315kg, sold for $3.82-$3.87/kg
Good mixed-sex blackface lambs made $158-$160.50
Medium mixed-sex lambs eased to $135-$151
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