Prime cattle volume bounced back at Temuka last Monday although the offering was spread out across many pens that held only one or two head. Aside from one 520kg Angus heifer at $3.07/kg other beef and dairy-beef heifers over 480kg sold across a wide range from $2.70/kg to $3.00/kg. Dairy cows were back on the menu and 465-650kg Friesian were priced at $2.01-$2.12/kg. Heavy cryptorchid and male store lambs were typically $150-$169 while medium pens made $110-$156. More than half of the prime lambs earned $210-$257 and most of the rest made $160-$208. Half of the ewes traded at $150-$189 while some impressive heavier lines managed $230-$278. The balance of the lighter pens usually managed $100-$149. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Temuka prime and boner cattle, all sheep 2.08
Steers of a variety of breeds, 550-650kg, fetched $3.06/kg to $3.18/kg
Angus bulls, 625-695kg, traded at $2.89-$2.98/kg
Angus cows, 607kg, earned $2.56/kg
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