Hoggets sold on a softer market as heavy types made $147-$150, medium $120-$136 and lighter, $116. In contrast ewes sold on a steady to firm market with top lines earning $158-$170, medium $140-$154, and light, $120-$136.
A standout line of Border Leicester-cross hoggets with lambs-at-foot sold very well at $140 all counted, while mixed age lines made $95-$125. A small store hogget section sold for $100-$120.
Demand for prime cattle eased but increased for boners, which was reflected in the prices. Steers, 450-550kg, made $2.60-$2.70/kg. Heavy cows gained 5c/kg to finish at $1.80-$1.85/kg, and medium, $1.70-$1.75/kg. Lighter types lifted to $1.60/kg.
Quality was mixed in a medium yarding of store cattle. Two-year beef-cross steers, 475kg, made $2.71/kg, while Friesian, 415kg, returned $2.48/kg. Good Murray Grey-cross bulls earned $2.73/kg, and Friesian, 310kg, $2.58/kg. Beef-cross heifers around the 300kg mark made very similar values at $750-$800.
