Lower throughput and shorter wait times at the processors resulted in a stronger cattle market at Temuka last Monday, though that did not flow through into the sheep pens.
Most cattle classes firmed 10-12c/kg, and the bull market gained up to 30c/kg. Steers traded at $2.55-$2.60/kg for most, and prime heifers, $2.45-$2.56/kg, with two pens up to $2.60/kg. Top boner cows made $1.98-$2.05/kg, second cuts $1.86-$1.96/kg and third, $1.62/kg to $1.81/kg.
Store lamb demand wavered due to dry conditions, though medium mixed-sex held at $85-$115. Heavier types eased to $102-$109.
Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep 20.01
Ex-service traditional bulls, 635-680kg, lifted to $3.09/kg
Ex-service Jersey bulls, 505-620kg, firmed to $2.67/kg
Boner Friesian cows, 460-615kg, firmed 10c/kg to $1.86/kg
Capital stock Merino wethers largely sold for $133-$142
Prime lambs and ewes eased, and most ranged from $110 to $179
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