Vendors breathed a sigh of relief as the market at Kaikohe on Wednesday sprang to life. Better cattle sold on a firm market and a highlight was two-year beef and beef-cross heifers, PGG Wrightson agent Vaughan Vujcich reported.
Two-year Friesian-cross steers proved to be harder to move and made $2.55-$2.58/kg, while 18-month Friesian bulls received $2.82/kg, and Hereford-cross, $2.85/kg.
In the weaner pens Friesian bulls were chased and those around 100kg made $480-$520, while beef-cross earned $550-$560. Beef-cross heifers battled, selling for $400-$430.
Friesian-cross cows sold for $1.65/kg.
