Last week’s Pukekohe sale saw a good yarding of mainly forward steers and heifers, with very few true prime cattle coming forward due to the tough autumn. Prices are expected to hold in coming weeks as supply of both prime and store cattle tighten though this is also weather dependant.
Prime steers mostly held at the top end and good forward types earned $2.78-$2.81/kg, with light crossbred steers good buying $2.69-$2.78/kg. Top prime heifers sold very well, and boner cows also strengthened. Weaner steers were mostly bought for $580-$600, while medium weaner heifers were $470-$560.