Another wintry blast had a detrimental effect at Temuka last Monday by lifting volume which meant supply exceeded demand for most classes.
Store lamb volume climbed to 4900 with a large portion Merino wethers. Demand was very limited, and prices came back $13-$22 on the previous week.
In contrast, a moderate prime lamb offering was keenly contested with the majority firm at $180-$219. Ewes also ticked off another consistent week for a variable yarding, with prices ranging from $90 to $230.
Similarly, an increase in cattle volume meant buyers could be selective, and prime steers and heifers eased, while boner cows came back 8-17c/kg. Boner heifers managed to firm though with Friesian, 390-455kg, averaging $1.82/kg
Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep 19.08
Medium to good store mixed sex lambs came back to $107-$132
Heavy Merino wether lambs made $142-$159
Prime Angus steers, 530-660kg, eased to $3.07/kg
Prime Hereford-Friesian heifers, 480-655kg, eased to $2.88/kg
Boner Friesian cows averaged 495kg and came back to $1.89/kg
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