R2 steers were steady with Angus-Friesian, 329kg, at $3.28/kg, and Hereford-Friesian, 305-380kg, $3.18-$3.28/kg. Friesian-cross showed varied results based on quality and 242-308kg made $1.96-$2.60/kg, though a line of eight, 413kg, managed $2.77/kg.
The majority of R2 Hereford-Friesian heifers, 313-441kg, sold within a band of $2.81-$2.96/kg, with the exception of one quality line of 361kg which achieved $3.05/kg.
Similar to the steers, results varied for R2 bull on a quality basis and beef-cross, 365-400kg, returned $2.65-$3.01/kg.
The weaner market was steady with Angus-Friesian bulls, 178-204kg, making $480-$600, and Friesian, 213-233kg, $610-$755. Autumn-born steers were strong with all 241-278kg and earning $920-$1000 regardless of breed.
The prime market was positive and Hereford-Friesian steers, 575-634kg, lifted to $2.97-$3.00/kg. Jersey-cross bulls, 572kg, managed strong returns at $2.81/kg.
Boner cattle were steady on recent levels and 394-539kg earned $1.78-$1.90/kg.
