Four two-year Charolais-Hereford steers, 482kg, made $3.03/kg, and Hereford-Friesian, 390-427kg, achieved $3.09/kg. Heifers were limited with the biggest entry being crossbred, 343-351kg, at $2.28-$2.33/kg.
Yearling prices showed some upwards movement and Angus steers, 298kg, made $1170, $3.93/kg and Hereford-Friesian, 220-226kg, earned $3.91-$3.94/kg. Other breeds were well off that pace though.
Hereford-Friesian made up 70% of the heifer section and prices were variable, in keeping with the offering. A line of 18 223kg made $810, while two smaller, lesser lines at 230kg earned $600-$670.
Autumn-born weaners of quality met keen interest and heifers made $560-$630 and Simmental-cross bulls, 189kg, $710.
The prime section was more consistent as steers sold for $3.01-$3.14/kg and a line of six Angus heifers, 443kg, $3.05/kg.
Boner Friesian prices firmed and 530-565kg averaged $2.18/kg.
