Culverden second calf sale 9.04

The second round of calf sales at Culverden consisted of 1200 mainly traditional lines and a sprinkling of exotic breeds. The steer market was firm on the previous week and traditional lines, 215-240kg, averaged $3.22-$3.32/kg. Lighter Angus, 195-210kg, averaged $3.26/kg, as did exotic, 185-255kg. A consignment of Hereford steers, 183-242kg, sold for $570-$730, $3.00-$3.11/kg. Heifer demand was mixed dependent on the quality of lines and that was reflected in the prices. The best of the traditional heifers sold for $515-$615, $2.49-$2.58/kg, though lesser lines were off that pace. Charolais-cross, 208-221kg, returned $470-$530, $2.26-$2.30/kg.