Prime cattle sold well at last week’s Pukekohe sale, with demand strong despite the large numbers. The better prime steers and heifers were mostly steady, while the lesser steers made $2.38-$2.71/kg and heifers were $2.46-$2.70/kg. Store cattle were great buying despite decent quality. Crossbred weaner steers made $490-$530, while small steers were discounted to $200-$400.
Pukekohe 18.05
Best prime steers earned $2.67-$2.79/kg
Best prime heifers sold for $2.67-$2.74/kg
Boner cows softened to $1.22-$1.65/kg
R1 steers sold for $500-$635
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