Many of the store lambs were in very forward condition at Temuka last Tuesday with the heaviest pen selling for $141. A level of $110-$129 was more typical of the heavy pens while medium and lighter types earned $74-$106. The prime lamb offering was a decent size and $140-$161 tidied up most the heavy types with most of others $110-$138. Light ewes proved particularly popular and reached $120-$139, followed by medium to good types that made $140-$170 and heavy pens $180-$212. Nearly all heifers, 488-600kg, were priced at $2.30-$2.40/kg regardless of breed. Cows were nearly all dairy types with heavy Friesian $1.70-1.80/kg and mediums usually $1.50-$1.60/kg. Read more in your Livestock Eye.
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