Total cattle numbers were almost identical to the week prior at Stortford Lodge last Monday. Hereford-Friesian steers, 606-773kg, were discounted to $3.03-$3.17/kg, as were heifers at $2.99-$3.06/kg. Traditional bulls, 685-730kg, held at $3.27-$3.29/kg. Angus cows, 598kg, also held at $2.79/kg, as did boner Friesian cows, 516-556kg, $2.45-$2.49/kg.
The prime lamb market softened for most. A very small top end held at $204, medium-good types made $131-$157, and light-medium to medium $110-$125.
Heavy to very heavy ewes traded at a softer $173-$192.50, as did good types back to $141-$145. Medium ewes held at $117-$124.
