The prime lamb market was the highlight at Coalgate last Thursday. The top lines made $219-$250, while a quarter of the yarding was $200-$209. The few top end prime ewes achieved $191-$200, with medium through to good at $150-$185. Good store lambs made $151-$158, with the next cut down at $130-$141.
A hint of spring helped R2 Hereford-Friesian lines as the top steers, 381kg, made $3.18/kg and 369-382kg, $2.93-$2.98/kg. Prime heifers varied as top lines reached $2.88-$2.97/kg, and 470-475kg, $2.78-$2.86/kg.
