There was just over 1000 head of store cattle at Te Kuiti last Monday. The majority of the 2-year heifers fetched $2.50-$2.60/kg, with 513kg Angus able to reach $2.75/kg. Yearling heifers weighing 371-437kg typically traded at $2.70-$2.79/kg, with 331-340kg at $2.85/kg to $2.99/kg.
There was approximately 520 store lambs penned and the top end achieved $83-$94 with medium types at $76-$90 and light $35-$62, while better ewes sold at $127-$150 with lighter types at $70-$98.
Around 6200 head was yarded at the 2th ewe fair on Friday and ewes headed off to mostly local homes. Capital stock Romney earned $230-$242, with Coopworth at $200-$240. Romneys fetched $186-$234 and Perendale $190-$230.
