Prime cattle throughput dropped last week at Temuka, and in general, they sold well. Prime steers were of heavier weights which reflected in prices, while prime heifers were mostly Hereford-Friesian, with those 427kg steady at $2.44/kg. Boner cows sold on a steady to lifting market and most were bought for $1.43-$1.54/kg.
The volume of store lambs was higher than typical for this time of year, and demand was strong with the average prices lifting to $123.20. The prime pens lifted with most lambs at $140-$188 and the top mixed age prime ewes strengthening to $250-$270.
