Line sizes were variable though by sale end 62 main lots had gone under the hammer. The top line of eight sold to $212.50, while the next line made $199.70. Prices were firm for the remainder with the better types making $130-$159, and medium-good $124-$129.50. The lighter end sold for $100-$119.
Compared to the ewes, the lambs and hoggets took up very little sale time with just under 140 lambs mainly making $138-$166.
Cattle numbers increased to 60 head and quality lines could be found in the steer, heifer and cow sections.
Steer prices came off recent highs though still traded at $3.01-$3.13/kg, and considering that most were at least 600kg per head prices ranged from $1860-$2140. A line of 10 Angus heifers, 539kg, sold on a steady market at $3.06/kg.
Cow numbers pushed to 30 head and demand from processors was very strong, which was reflected in high prices paid. Angus, 662-712kg, achieved $2.45-$2.54/kg, with South Devon, 601kg, in the slot also at $2.53/kg.
