There was just a small yarding of prime cattle at Lorneville last Tuesday. The bulk of the yarding was dairy heifers where 320-340kg sold for $1.20/kg, and 370kg made upwards of $1.45/kg. Heavier bulls at 740kg, earned $2.20/kg, with 400kg at $1.80/kg.
The store pens were mainly weaner calves and this market was subdued. Weaner Hereford-cross heifers, 130-132kg, made $230-$300, and good weaner Friesian bulls sold for $370. R2 beef-cross bulls, 383kg, made $2.19/kg, while same-aged Friesian bulls, 391kg were bought for $2.03/kg.
Prime lambs softened a few dollars where heavy lambs made $123-$134, medium, $112-$122 and light $90-$107. Heavy prime ewes held at the top end at $104-$120, with medium $90-$103, and light $70-$78. Store lambs were steady at the top end at $100-$110, with light to medium types at $80-$98.
