Saturday, March 30, 2024

Lorneville sheep and cattle 14.05

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Heavy prime lambs lifted to $156-$171 Heavy prime ewes strengthened to $152-$190 Prime steers, 490-580kg, made $2.40-$2.49/kg R2 Hereford-cross heifers, 445kg, earned $900
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Lambs continued to trade well at Lorneville last Tuesday, and prime lambs lifted $7-11 across the board. Prime ewes were well sought, though two-tooths eased with the top end at $117.

Top end store lambs strengthened to $110-$115, with the balance mostly steady.

Prime cows made up the lion’s share of their section, and 450kg upward traded at $1.30-$1.40/kg.

Heavier R2 Hereford-cross heifers returned $900 with lighter weights at $750, and 376kg steers managed $830, with limited demand for lesser types.

R1 Hereford-cross bulls and steers, 200-215kg, earned $520-$530, with heifers 180-190kg, $460-$490.

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