The market for good and medium store lambs was strong at Canterbury Park which lifted the overall average price by $7 on last sale. Prime lamb numbers lifted, and mainly sold for $130-$170 with the top lambs earning $170-$209. Prime ewes strengthened and the top end fetched $200-$265. The store cattle market had mixed quality, which was reflected in prices with better R2 steers mostly $2.60-$2.74/kg and off-types discounted. Lifting schedules helped the prime market hold steady despite increased throughput. Good quality steers sold well, while heifers mostly fetched $2.53-$2.65/kg. Boner Friesian heifers, 475-515kg sold well at $2.30/kg while boner Friesian cows made $1.70-$1.73/kg.
Canterbury Park sale 11.06
Heavy ram lambs made $142-$151
Heavy mixed sex Corriedale lambs sold for $134
Top prime lambs earned $180-$220
R2 Hereford steers, 451kg, made $3.02/kg
Good quality prime steers were $2.74-$2.78/kg
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