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Pukekohe sale 12.05

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Good buyer turnout at Pukekohe on Saturday 12th May resulted in a very solid market for all types.   
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Prime cattle quality was good, but not particularly heavy as steers weighed in at 402-551kg and sold for $2.68-$2.74/kg, while heifers sold in a similar vein at $2.64-$2.75/kg for 477-527kg. Lighter heifers, 383-389kg, were not far behind at $2.61-$2.72/kg though 15-month of similar weight were discounted to $2.44-$2.58/kg.

Good quality R1 steers, 239kg, sold to $830, with heifers, 243kg, making $790. Lighter types tended to trade at $2.80/kg for both steers and heifers. Medium weaner heifers, 144-149kg, returned $440-$500, and crossbred steers, 168-188kg, $490-$690.

Boner numbers were limited, with 569kg earning $985, while bulls, 626-671kg, fetched $2.65-$2.80/kg.

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