Livestock Report
Livestock Report
Heavy dairy cows sold 10c dearer this week with the medium weights also selling 20c to 40c dearer in places. There were very few beef cows present at this sale, however prices lifted across the beef cow market. Overall, the sheep and lamb market was firm to $8 per head stronger in places. Detailed market report below.
Cattle
Vealers made 504c to 603c/kg Yearling Steers made 480c to 585c/kg Yearling heifers made up to 530c/kg 400 – 500kg Steers made
437c to 504c/kg
500 – 600kg Steers made
409c to 454c/kg
Heavy Friesian Cows made
280c to 340c/kg
Beef cows ranged from
326c to 390c/kg
Sheep and Lamb
Heavy export lambs sold to a top of $275/hd
Lambs back to the paddock made $62 to $176/hd
Light lambs under 18kgs made $127 to $156/hd
Lambs 22-24kg sold $176 to $200/hd Export lambs 24-26kg $190 to $216/hd Over 30kg lambs made
$232 to $275/hd
Heavy merino weathers made $170 to $197/hd
Heavy merino ewes made
$140 to $168/hd
Heavy crossbred mutton made $162 to $213/hd
If you are interested in some more information on buying or selling, please do not hesitate to drop into our office, or call one of our livestock agents.