There was a strong prime cattle market at Lorneville last Wednesday. Prime steers, 500-600kg, lifted to $2.35/kg to $2.50/kg, and beef heifers, $2.40-$2.50/kg. A smaller yarding of store cattle included R2 Hereford-cross steers, 468kg, which sold well at $2.37/kg, and same breed heifers, 465kg, made $2.32/kg. R1 bulls were harder work and while 268kg Hereford-cross made $600, those at 200-250kg struggled at $400-$480. Prime lambs softened slightly at the top end to $140-$151, while light to medium types held at $110-$139. Heavy prime ewes returned $147-$162, medium $101-$136 and light $75-$100. Store lambs eased with the top end at $100-$110 and the balance at $85-$95.
Lorneville cattle and sheep sale 29.06
Prime dairy heifers, 370-440kg, traded at $1.50/kg to $2.02/kg
R2 Friesian bulls, 300kg, fetched $2.00/kg
Top prime two-tooths strengthened to $156, with medium at $121-$136, and light $90-$111
Romney ewes, scanned-in-lamb, sold at $130
Mixed-age Perendale ewes, scanned-in-lamb, were bought for $150
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