There was a small yarding of prime cattle at Lorneville last Tuesday where 420-440kg steers strengthened to $2.50-$2.60/kg. Boner cows sold well with those above 500kg at $1.95/kg to $2.07/kg. Store cattle were of mixed-quality and softened. Hereford-cross steers, 363kg, made $2.59/kg, with beef-cross heifers, 390kg, at $2.17/kg. Better yearling beef-cross heifers fetched $2.32-$2.39/kg
Prime lambs lifted and heavy types fetched $151-$172 and light to medium at $100-$133. Store lambs strengthened with the top end at $100-$115, medium $90-$95 and light $70-$80.
