Dairy cows were back on the books at Temuka last Monday and made up 60% of the large yarding. Most were Friesian, 520-735kg, that lifted 13c/kg to average $1.75/kg, while lighter pens at 410-520kg improved 21c/kg to $1.67/kg.
A good turnout of buyers was on the sheep rails for another bigger tally. Store prices remained strong and none of the high headcount lines sold under $85. Heavy types typically earned $127-$144, with medium weighted pens generally $85-$116. Fine-wool types had a good sale with a pen of specially advertised lighter Corriedale, numbering 272 head, a highlight at $85. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep 22.06
Traditional and Friesian bulls, 575-765kg, earned $2.62-$2.68/kg
Jersey bulls, 516-581kg, made $2.52-$2.62/kg
Beef and dairy-beef steers above 490kg fetched $2.41-$2.51/kg
Prime lambs softened $10 with most $120-$169, and the tops $170-$189
Half of the prime ewes earned $150-$198, with some impressive lines up to $200-$220
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