Store lamb volume and quality improved at Temuka last Monday, with mixed-sex pens lifting in price in several key categories. Very heavy ewe lambs returned $167-$185, with the top line purchased for breeding.
The top prime lambs made $218-$234, while a quarter of the yarding were heavy lines at $191-$214. The balance were mid-range types at $150-$189. The top mixed age ewes achieved $190-$262, though the bulk ranged from $80 to $178.
Prime steers remained strong as most lines over 500kg sold above $3.00/kg. Angus, 490-640kg, were the best at $3.14-$3.18/kg. Heifer prices firmed with 497-595kg at $3.01-$3.04/kg, with most mid-range lines $2.82-$2.90/kg.
Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep 12.08
Medium-good to heavy mixed sex store lambs firmed to $142-$150
Light mixed sex store lambs sold for $95-$128
Boner Friesian cows, 500-680kg, rose 14c/kg to $2.06/kg
Boner Friesian cows, 425-490kg, also lifted 14c/kg to $1.99/kg
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