Heifers had their time in the spotlight there on Monday and rain since the steer fair had a positive effect on the market.
Numbers were slightly up on last year’s fair and annual draft, autumn-born Charolais-Simmental lines were popular with those from outside the region with 330-350kg making $1055-$1085 and 268-286kg, $920-$985. Younger lines, 215-280kg, returned $705-$955.
In the weaner section, Hereford-cross, 200-250kg, traded at $700-$810 while a line of Angus, 262kg, made $900.
There was a significant lift in dairy-beef prices since the fair held in mid-February when conditions were very dry and local demand limited. Hereford-Friesian, 132-150kg, sold for $590-$615 and 200-290kg, $695-$985. Angus-Friesian, 140-190kg, returned $505-$695.
