Store lambs hit the next phase in the seasonal cycle at Temuka last Monday, with a big variance in quality. Nearly 6000 were penned and mixed sex eased, including a consignment of halfbred. Most were medium types at $90-$113, and heavy, $137-$149.
Prime lamb and ewe entries sat around 900 head each, with results varied. Lambs firmed and the bulk earned $120-$188, while most ewes eased to $100-$158. Very heavy ewes did reach $190-$161.
A yarding of 583 cattle met firm buyer demand, with increased volume of steers and heifers. Steers over 550kg typically sold for $2.64-$2.74/kg, regardless of breed. Boner cow prices were steady, and 500-630kg traded at $1.47/kg, and 460-485kg, $1.42/kg.
Temuka prime and boner cattle; all sheep 10.06
Good mixed sex lambs varied from $94 to $137
Good to heavy ewe lambs held at $116-$127
Prime Angus steers, 462-536kg, held at $2.64-$2.69/kg
More than half the yarding of boner cows made $1.43-$1.53/kg
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