Tuakau drew a yarding of 740 store cattle last Thursday and all classes held value, PGG Wrightson agent Craig Reiche reported.
Older steers at 390-440kg traded at $3.10-$3.33/kg, with most at 300-390kg earning $3.40-$3.55/kg. Friesian weaner bulls, 160kg, made $645. Heavy heifers, 450-480kg, sold at $3.05-$3.15/kg, with the bulk of the 300-350kg yearlings fetching $3.00-$3.15/kg.
Wednesday’s prime market was strong with heavy steers at $3.15-$3.25/kg. Heavy heifers earned $3.10-$3.17/kg and medium,$3.00-$3.10/kg. Well-conditioned Friesian cows traded at $2.23-$2.50/kg.
About 1420 sheep were yarded on Monday. Medium prime lambs returned $160-$200 and heavy prime ewes, $200-$220. Medium ewes made $150-$170 and light, $120-$135.
