The sheep pens had slim pickings in all sections and the ewe market was nothing short of phenomenal, with a record $300 reached for a line of 18 very heavy ewes. A further eight sold for $296, with 120 head at $260-$270. The remainder sold on a firm market compared to types, from $110 up to $242.
The hogget markets were more subdued, though values were maintained. Store Merino hoggets sold for $95-$140, while prime hoggets largely traded at $160-$188. Hoggets with lambs-at-foot tended to be singles and fetched $85-$90 all counted.
A small entry of prime lambs sold on a firm market with heavy types making $160-$182, and the balance, $134-$157.
Cattle volume also reduced to 166 head and prices were steady or firm. The prime steer market was firm and the highlight was a line of 612kg Angus which hit $3.00/kg. Heavy Hereford-cross, 564-589kg, achieved $2.70-$2.80/kg, while 500-558kg made a 10c/kg premium.
A small entry of Angus heifers, 475-513kg, firmed to $2.73-$2.77/kg, while returns were steady for Hereford-cross, 490-640kg at $2.67-$2.76/kg.
Ex-service Hereford bulls at 745-834kg sold for $2.64-$2.72/kg, putting them over $2000, while over one-tonne Hereford and Simmental made $2.00-$2.01/kg.
Friesian heifers, 380-435kg, firmed to $2.05/kg, while heavier and better yielding Friesian-cross reached $2.45-$2.50/kg.
Friesian cows were split into two price ranges, with 525-655kg lifting to $1.81-$1.87/kg, while 420-520kg made steady returns at $1.70-$1.77/kg.
