The grass market was in full swing at Rongotea last Wednesday where demand was strong for cattle with quality and size, New Zealand Farmers Livestock agent Darryl Harwood reported.
Two-year Hereford-Friesian bulls, 460kg, and cross-bred, 394kg, traded at $2.92-$2.98/kg. Angus-cross heifers, 260-425kg, ranged from $2.31-$2.85/kg.
Yearling Angus-cross heifers, 207-258kg, managed $3.10-$3.39/kg.
Weaner Friesian bulls, 96-190kg, held at $415-$580. Hereford-Friesian steers, 108kg, sold at $570, and their sisters, 108-135kg, sold between $500-$540.
