The first Matawhero cattle fair for 2019 had mixed results, with demand notably decreasing once the good heifers were sold.
Just over 1400 were offered and included a consignment of 500 traditional and exotic steers, which sold mainly to Manawatu and Hawkes Bay. Demand held through the R2 steer pens and 10c/kg added onto the R3 prices.
Angus-cross and Charolais heifers sold to current market value, but lesser lines were discounted with some dropping as low as $2.50/kg. Angus-cross bulls, 345-350kg, made $2.86-$2.87/kg, while Friesian, 365kg, fetched $2.90/kg. Other lines sold to a selective bench, which was also repeated in a small weaner section.
Matawhero cattle sale 12.02
R3 Angus and Angus-Hereford steers, 470-495kg, made $3.16-$3.21/kg
R3 Charolais and South Devon steers, 470-525kg, earned $3.05-$3.17/kg
R2 Angus steers, 380-415kg, sold well at $3.30-$3.42/kg
R2 Charolais-cross steers, 425-480kg, made $3.17-$3.32/kg
R2 Charolais heifers, 360-385kg, earned $2.86/kg
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