The top 2-year steers at Canterbury Park last Tuesday were Hereford-Friesian, 429-458kg, that achieved $3.44-$3.50/kg. Most other steers sold from $3.19/kg to $3.32/kg. Strong bidding continued into the heifer pens with heavy lines all $3.13-$3.20/kg. Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers were mostly $2.92/kg to $3.29/kg, while prime exotic steers traded for $3.33-$3.39/kg. Dairy-beef steers sold on a steady market, typically $3.15-$3.25/kg, while bulls were priced up to $3.59/kg.
Prime new season lambs outnumbered hoggets by a decent amount for the first time this season. The top end made $201-$226, with the balance $150-$197. The ewe market continued to show good strength with a decent portion very heavy lines at $200-$270, while heavy mostly sold for $170-$199.
