Around 1100 store cattle were presented at Tuakau last week but a lack of rain saw the market ease, PGG Wrightson agent Chris Elliott reported.
Good steers, 400-500kg, made $2.82-$3.00/kg, and 300-400kg ranged from $2.60/kg to $3.00/kg. Good weaners realised $550-$600. Most heifers, 300-500kg, earned $2.40/kg to $2.85/kg. Lighter 200-300kg eased to $2.30-$2.60/kg, with 163kg Hereford at $300.
The market softened for a big prime yarding on Wednesday. Heavy prime steers traded at $2.90/kg to $3.06/kg and medium, $2.70-$2.79/kg. Charolais heifers sold up to $3.03/kg, while other heavy types fetched $2.80-$2.89/kg. Boner cows traded at $1.40/kg to $1.89/kg. Good beefbulls, 690-720kg, sold well at $3.13-$3.18/kg. Jersey service bulls fetched up to $3.58/kg.
Medium to heavy prime lambs made $120-$195 on Monday. Good stores earned $85-$105. Heavy ewes traded at $120-$150 and medium, $85-$110.