Older cattle numbers were limited, and steer quality in particular was low. Two standout lines of Hereford-cross and Hereford-Jersey, 352-412kg, managed $3.03-$3.06/kg, though most other lines were dairy-cross and traded below $3.00/kg.
More consistency through the heifer pens was reflected in better prices, and Angus, 362kg, managed $3.00/kg, and Hereford-cross, 264-336kg, $3.01-$3.05/kg. Other lines sold to $2.86-$2.94/kg, but overall pen sizes were very small.
Hereford-Friesian heifers were the highlight in the 1-year pens, with a good local following. Those 261-263kg returned $3.30-$3.33/kg, with similar values for 232-234kg. Hereford-Jersey, 247-251kg, sold for $3.03-$3.06/kg, while in the steer pens Hereford-cross, 261-264kg, fetched $3.41-$3.43/kg. Small lines of Simmental-cross featured through the 1-year steer and weaner sections, and met keen interest. The 1-year steers, 185kg, managed $800, $4.32/kg, while heavier weaner's, 190kg, returned $705.
Two small lines of cows, run-with-Hereford bull were also offered and traded at $2.28-$2.34/kg.
