Just over 2300 calves flooded the TEMUKA sale yards last Thursday as the next round of calf sales was held. Vendor’s met the market and there were no lines passed in. Prices were mainly steady though there were lesser lines which sold well off the pace, such as 130-165kg Friesian bulls at $315-$420, while better lines made $465-$490. Friesian bull buyers worked to a $500 price ceiling and only a handful of lines exceeded it. Hereford-Friesian bulls came back in price, while Friesian-cross were unwanted and 105-150kg earned $250-$330.
Hereford-Friesian heifers and steers sold on a positive market, with the heifers matching bull price in many cases.