Only a little more than 200 store cattle were yarded at Stortford Lodge, selling on a weaker market. Autumn-born 2-year Hereford-Friesian steers, 355kg, made $2.57/kg, while 310kg R2 traditional heifers sold for the exact same amount. Some 225kg R1 Angus sold for $705, $3.11/kg.
The trend was down for the 7000 store lambs. Heavy-to-very heavy males were $175-$185, good types mainly $160-$170, mediums $140-$160, and the lighter end $120-$135. A few heavy ewe lamb lines were $170-$175, good lines were $145-$155, with much of the rest lighter sorts at $100-$125. Hill-country two-tooth Romney, SIL 150%, made $175-$210, but many other older ewes were medium types scanning 105-140%, these making $135-$167.
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