Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Stortford Lodge prime sale 12.11

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Prime ewe numbers were the largest at Stortford Lodge since late November 2017, and met strong competition from a good spread of buyers. 
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Five very heavy ewes reached $205, with others lifting to $188-$190. Very good and heavy types strengthened to $140.50-$175, while medium and good ewes were steady at $120-$137. Light and light medium lines sold for $93-$118, with two-tooth ewes firm at $100-$130.

Hoggets continued to sell well with rams steady at $163-$210, while ewes strengthened to $170.20-$197.

Prime lambs were firm and very heavy types earned $186-$201.50, heavy $153-$181, and good, $140-$149.50.

Just under 100 quality cattle were penned and met good demand. Angus steers, 592kg, firmed to $3.00/kg, with the balance trading at $2.84-$2.94/kg. Traditional heifers were also firm with all 475-600kg earning $2.72-$2.89/kg. Cows softened slightly as Angus, 572-591kg, returned $2.11-$2.12/kg, with all remaining traditional lines, 546-656kg, at $1.98-$2.10/kg.

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