The first sale at Pukekohe on Saturday 12th January was well supported by buyers as grass drove demand.
Quality was mixed but prices were strong relative to type. Boner cows sold for $1.45-$1.65/kg, and cows with calves, $1380. Bulls reached $2000 to sell for $2.75/kg.
In the store pens 15-month crossbred steers varied from $2.60/kg up to $3.09/kg, while small yearlings returned $590-$750. The better weaners sold well, while small-medium crossbred steers made $405-$530, and heifers, $300-$470.
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