There was a spark in the market at the Taranaki spring cattle fair last Wednesday with more outside buyers present than there had been for a long time. Heavier steers were sought after, while in the heifer pens there was a preference for owner-bred lines. R3 steers sold in two ranges, good-quality 535-580kg traded at $3.02-$3.10/kg, while lighter and lesser types made $2.76-$2.86/kg. R1 steers varied, although those with more beef breeding typically fetched $3.30/kg to $3.60/kg. Better heifers were bought for $2.96/kg to $3.14/kg. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Taranaki spring cattle fair 12.08
R2 steer, 475-525kg, mostly earned $3.00/kg to $3.15/kg
R2 Charolais-cross and Hereford-Friesian heifers achieved $2.99-$3.07/kg
Autumn-born R1 Hereford-Friesian heifers realised $3.12/kg
R1 Friesian bulls sold at $3.15/kg
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