Two-year Friesian steers, 450-602kg, were steady at $2.78-$2.91/kg, as were Friesian, 550kg, at $2.71/kg, while 565kg Hereford-Jersey lifted to $2.83/kg. Heifers were steady with Hereford-Friesian, 495kg, earning $2.87/kg, steers of the same breeding, 300kg, returned $3.03/kg.
One-year heifers were something of a mixed bag as Hereford-Friesian, 335kg, held steady at $2.72/kg, while a 250kg line were back at $2.46/kg
Mixed-age Friesian cows, 496-497kg, made $1.87-$1.88/kg.
A ewe and ram fair was also held and this was supported by buyers from Taranaki, Waverley, Whanganui and King Country, with around 2,200 yarded, returns met expectations.
Top capital stock 2th Perendale ewes earned $178, Romney $160-$172, 5yr ewes $100-$140. The remainder of heavy ewes made $130-$140, medium $120-$130, and lighter types $100-$110.
Top 2th Suffolk rams earned $500-$600, Suffolk/Texel $300-$450, but Perendale were not as popular making $200.
