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.