Corriedale ewe lambs met keen interest, selling in two cuts at $140-$144, while Romney ewe lambs were suitable for breeding though sold at current market values of $141-$152. Other store lambs made $113-$149 for the majority with a few lines up to $160-$166.
Corriedale ewes were scanned with twins and had a good following, selling for $214. 19 very good two-tooth's with 32 lambs made $154 all counted, though most other smaller lines sold for $88-$102.
Heavy prime lambs eased slightly while an extra buyer on medium lambs firmed these types, which meant most lambs traded at $180-$218.
Prime ewe volume increased with a higher percentage of fine wool lines penned. This meant a larger portion traded in an $82-$125 range, with a smaller portion at $132-$218.
Store cattle tallies were moderate but consisted of special entries. Traditional two-year steers were well contested and 412-443kg sold for $3.20-$3.26/kg, with two lighter lines from one vendor at 327-355kg, $3.55-$3.58/kg. Heifers are harder work and Hereford, 367-404kg, made just $2.70-$2.78/kg.
The yearling pens also had a good run of special entries, including Angus heifers from the same property as the lighter two-year steers. At 321-338kg they sold exceptionally well at $1040-$1110, $3.24-$3.28/kg. Another consignment of Angus-& Angus-Hereford were mixed in quality and condition. Steers, 235-293kg, made $690-$800, and 161-190kg, $525-$645. A light line of 128kg heifers sold for $600, out-pricing 142-200kg lines at $360-$500.
The prime section of the sale lacked spark, with prices across most classes easing. Steers, 515-545kg, eased to $2.88/kg, though a few heavier beef lines did exceed $3.00/kg. Heifers followed suit and 490-635kg eased to $2.84-$2.89/kg, with 430-460kg down to $2.70-$2.75/kg. Dairy cows showed the same decline and most sold over a tight range of $1.70-$1.75/kg, with the odd line to $1.90-$2.00/kg.
