A yarding of 700 weaner steers and bulls was mostly bought by local buyers at Te Kuiti last Wednesday. The top end of the steers sold to $855-$930, medium $705-$840 and the balance down to $550-$655. Charolais and Angus-Friesian bulls, 193-217kg, traded at $555-$595. Approximately 500 weaner heifers were penned on Friday and buyers were mostly from Taumarunui and local. The top end earned $675-$740, medium $565-$650 and the bottom end $405-$510. Nice Angus lines had the most interest with better types able to reach $3.20/kg to $3.40/kg.
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Stop store lambs earned $116-$120 with medium $111-$124 and light $81-$110
Heavy prime ewes held at $128-$166, medium $118-$120 and light $114
Prime rams earned $95-$100
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