Last week’s store cattle sale at Matawhero delivered strong results, with the market strengthening. R2 Angus steers all sold above $3.03/kg with a large portion strengthening to $3.28-$3.29/kg. Angus also dominated the R2 heifer pens, with the bulk at 270-285kg and earning $755-$825, $2.80-$2.89/kg. R2 bulls were a highlight and a special entry of well-grown Friesian sold to keen interest, with 365kg earning $3.01/kg. R1 heifers lifted with traditional and exotic, 210-225kg, making $610-$680. One-year steers were mostly Angus, 240kg, and these made $900-$915 with Angus heifers of same age and weight at $645.
Matawhero store sale 9.07
R2 Hereford-Friesian steers, 455-460kg, earned $2.63-$2.74/kg
R2 Angus heifers, 320kg, made $3.00/kg
R2 Hereford bulls, 485kg, sold for $1550
R1 exotic bulls, 260kg, fetched $745
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