Cattle swelled to 690 head as ex-service bulls joined larger entries of prime at Temuka on Monday. Just shy of 400 bulls were offered and Jersey, 501-540kg, eased to $2.56-$2.66/kg, and 434-487kg, $2.44-$2.55/kg. Friesian cows lost ground as 530-704kg made $1.89-$1.96/kg, and 480-555kg, $1.70-$1.85/kg.
Hereford-cross heifers, 510-625kg, eased to $2.69/kg, and 473-485kg, $2.58-$2.67/kg.
Just over 4900 sheep were penned and most of the store lambs were light annual draft lines. Prices were very strong and despite the light weights at least $90 was needed to secure lines. Very light ewe lambs made $84-$88.50, and light to medium mixed sex, $89-$114. Light to medium cryptorchid sold for $102.50-$105.50.
Prime prices were mixed, and lambs softened with most trading at $110-$148. Ewes were steady and heavy types made $170-$196, with a good portion medium to good types at $130-$168.
Temuka prime cattle and all sheep sale 14.01
Very light cryptorchid lambs made $92-$97.50
Medium-good mixed sex lifted to $108-$115
Prime Friesian bulls, 536-773kg, eased to $2.70-$2.79/kg
Ex-service Hereford bulls, 595-795kg, were steady at $2.86/kg.
Prime Hereford-cross steers, 525-720kg, eased to $2.73/kg
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