Recorded in-calf Friesian-cross heifers kicked off proceedings at Taranaki last Wednesday with most earning $1200-$1550 and headed to local buyers. There were around 250 head of store cattle, and good-quality types strengthened. R3 heifers, 338-412kg, mostly traded at $2.23-$2.28/kg, although Hereford-dairy, 454kg, sold at similar values to prime heifers at $2.41/kg to $2.57/kg.
R2 steers were of heavier weights with the average dairy-beef up 13c/kg to $2.58/kg, while at the top end good quality Hereford-Friesian sold very well at $2.69-$2.73/kg. R1 heifers were of much better quality, which was reflected with average values firming by 15c/kg to $2.52/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.
