There was a reduction in numbers of both prime cattle and sheep at Feilding last Tuesday. No steers were on offer, and dairy and dairy-cross heifers sold in a $1.46-$1.60/kg range. Angus and Angus-Hereford cows made $1.74-$1.85/kg with Hereford-Friesian at $1.71/kg.
Most boner Friesian cows, 480kg and better, sold for $1.70-$1.80/kg, including in-calf cows.
Prime lamb numbers were in line with the previous week and a significant number achieved the top price level of $186-$189. Very good prime ewes reached $158-$159, and good, $140-$143.