Last week’s Taranaki cattle sale had a boost in morale after a week of good pasture growth, combined with some new buyers entering the market. The R2 steer market generally improved with most earning $2.71-$2.87/kg, although good quality types sold above this. Friesian boner cows were of better weights which lifted the market to $1.77-$1.79/kg, while limited prime steers also strengthened to $2.82-$2.83/kg.
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Hereford-Friesian, 393-398kg, were in demand making $2.93-$2.95/kg
Better R2 heifers made $2.63-$2.65/kg
Good quality Charolais-cross weaner heifers, 278kg, sold well at $790
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