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Palmerston cattle fair 02.11

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Cattle fair action headed to Palmerston on Friday 2nd November, where close to 1200 mainly traditional cattle were sold. The quality drew in the buyers and returns were strong for good types.
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Two-year traditional heifers, 340-460kg, sold over a tight range of $2.87-$2.96/kg, while Hereford Friesian trailed by 15-20c/kg.

Yearling Angus & Angus-Hereford, and Angus-cross steers were consistent at $3.58-$3.59/kg for 330-385kg, though volume was low. A big entry of Stabilizer sold in two main bands, with 415-450kg earning $3.27-$3.37/kg, and 370-400kg, $3.54-$3.62/kg. Heifers in this age group made up the biggest portion of the sale, and a number of lines of Angus and Hereford were purchased for breeding. Angus, 335-360kg, made $3.30-$3.37/kg, with lighter types up to $3.45/kg, while a line of 22 Hereford, 344kg, made $4.07/kg. Outside of these lines prices were still strong, with $3.25-$3.50/kg common for traditional lines. 

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