Store cattle numbers dropped at Tuakau last week and the market strengthened as a result, Carrfields Livestock agent Karl Chitham reported.
The 500-head yarding was dominated by two-year steers with heavier types firming by 10c/kg. Most, 450-475kg, traded at $2.96-$3.01/kg, and 325-397kg, $2.78-$2.89/kg.
The heifer section included 425kg Hereford-Friesian, which realised $2.91/kg, and 411kg Angus-Friesian, $2.61/kg. Shorthorn weaners, 212kg, earned $480, with 109kg Hereford-Friesian at $430.
Prime cattle throughput also reduced. Heavy steers, 630-710kg, sold at $2.92-$2.97/kg and medium, 520-600kg, $2.84-$2.89/kg. Belgian Blue heifers, 520kg, made $3.06/kg, while other beef types, 450-510kg, managed $2.71-$2.79/kg. Lighter boner cows returned $1.47/kg to $1.73/kg.
Prices at Monday’s sheep sale were similar to the previous week. Heavy prime lambs sold up to $207 and top stores fetched $109.
