A good bench of buyers were keen to secure stock at the Temuka sale last Monday, with the overall market taking a lift. Steer prices are 43c/kg above last year; Hereford-Friesian, 510-575kg, was firm at $3.08/kg, while lighter lines, 477-508kg, were $2.90-$2.95/kg. Heifers were in better condition, with traditional, 545-650kg, rising 7c/kg to make similar money to steers at $3.09/kg.
Prime hoggets numbered over 2000 head, and prices dropped slightly to reflect the quality offered. Over half sold for $200-$239, with another quarter of the yarding $180-$199. The top prime ewes made $290, but the bulk of the yarding were good to heavy types at $170-$196. Store hogget volume was only a third of the previous sale at 1102, with heavier mixed-sex lines $148-$200.
