Vendors needed to meet the market at last Thursdays Taranaki dairy-beef weaner fair. The Friesian bull market failed to meet expectations as the average price fell $20 to $460. Heavier calves held a little more resilient, although lighter calves under 120kg commonly made $340-$415. Demand for heifers continued to be soft and these made an average of $425, while the average weaner steer was able to reach $600, helped by heavier weights and those above 120kg exceeding $650.
Taranaki dairy-beef weaner fair 9.01
Top end weaner Friesian bulls made $540-$670
Good quality weaner Hereford-Friesian and Speckle Park-cross bulls earned $580-$670
Exceptional weaner Hereford-Friesian heifers, 190kg, traded at $610
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