There were plenty of Jersey bulls put forward too, and these generally lifted around 5c/kg on a week ago. Weights were definitely towards the lower-end through many of these, but the 445- 495kg bracket did make $2.37-$2.43/ kg. The usual collection of cull Friesian cows sold to a steady market. Most of the 460-650kg lines went for $1.78-$1.89/kg, with a little variation either side.
The prime sheep yarding doubled on last week’s effort mainly due to a small influx of ewes. Good results at ewe fairs, along with the release of at least one autumn ewe contract no doubt drew these numbers out, though it was still well short of December's massive yardings. Even more rain throughout the region this past week continued to keep lambs on-farm, with only an extra 500 head of these available. Strong results were found through both sections of the sheep sale. Top ewes made $130-$138, with the rest mainly $100-$129. The lamb market followed a similar trend to the ewes. Better lines were $137-$151, while little else went below $117.
