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Pukekohe sale 03.11

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A large yarding of cattle at Pukekohe on Saturday 3rd November met good buyer demand, though sold according to their type and quality.
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A feature line of Hereford cows with calves made $1770 per unit. Good prime heifers sold to $2.70-$2.93/kg, making similar levels to medium steers at $2.80-$2.90/kg. Bulls, 605kg, earned $2.61/kg, while the better boner cows made $1.83-$2.12/kg, and lesser sorts, $1.12-$1.54/kg.

Results were mixed through the store pens dependent on quality. Good two-year heifers made $2.71-$2.73/kg. Medium 15-month steers returned $2.88-$3.08/kg, and heifers, $2.50-$2.80/kg. Off-type heifers dropped to $2.00-$2.69/kg for lighter types.

The only yearlings on offer were steers, which ranged from $2.30/kg up to $3.40/kg, with the top line making $770. Medium weaner steers sold for $665-$670, and small crossbred, $400-$465. Very small types made $120-$360, while similar heifers sold for $120-$200. Other small heifers returned $355-$400.

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