Cattle made a brief appearance at Balclutha on Wednesday, with prices solid, PGG Wrightson agent Russell Moloney reported. Features included R2 beef-cross steers at $1300, and Simmental heifers, $1160.
Sheep continued their strong theme, especially in the ewe pens with prices firm. Medium ewes made $140-$150 and lighter, $120-$130, with tail-end ewes at $90. Good prime lambs sold for $130-$140, and third cuts, $110-$120. Rams fetched $90-$130.
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Store lambs remained steady at $80-$120
Medium prime lambs firmed to $130-$140
Heavy ewes firmed to $150-$180
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