Nearly 1500 entries were in the Mackenzie section of the Temuka calf sale held on Friday. The market generally maintained the same tempo as other auctions earlier in the week, though quality was not quite as high, and heifers were more popular. Angus steers, 250-270kg, earned $850-$900 while the majority were 200-248kg and $670-$860. Most Hereford entries were 262-285kg and $860-$945. Angus-Hereford heifers were generally heavier than the Angus pens and 200-261kg made $540-$630. Read more in your LivestockEye.
Temuka calf sale, Mackenzie section 9.04
Hereford steers, 312kg, topped the sale at $1030
Angus heifers, 189-249kg, managed $495-$600
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