The yarding included good 2-year steers, 477-560kg, which traded at $2.74-$2.79/kg. R1 Hereford-Friesian steers, 217kg, made $765.
Prices for the heavier heifers firmed 10-15c/kg on the previous sale, with 380-450kg lots selling at $2.45-$2.64/kg. Angus-cross weaner heifers, 187kg, earned $540.
Prices for a small yarding of prime cattle remained firm last Wednesday. Heavy prime steers traded at $2.81-$2.88/kg, and local trade types made $2.50-$2.64/kg. Heavy export heifers earned $2.75/kg, and lighter types $2.50-$2.61/kg. In the boner section, a heavy Friesian cow at 625kg fetched $2.07/kg, and medium types made $1.77-$1.88/kg. The best of a small entry of beef bulls sold up to $3.00/kg.
About 1000 ewes and lambs were yarded at Monday’s sheep sale, and the market was again very strong. Heavy prime lambs traded at $161-$194, medium $133-$158, and lighter $98-$127. Store lamb prices ranged from $55 to $91, and the best of the prime ewes returned $140-$167. Medium ewes fetched $118-$136, and lighter types $77-$92.
