Wellington Anniversary Day meant an unusual Tuesday sale day at Feilding. A small yarding of 3325 sheep and 22 cattle was offered. There was plenty of action in the lamb pens with prices up around $5 per head. Heavy types sold for $154-$169 and medium-good $131-$137. The ewe market softened, with heavy lines at $140-$145 and good $119- $129. The bottom end featured the bulk of the tally, with medium and medium-good sold for $81-$118.
Feilding prime cattle and sheep 21.01
Hereford cows, 515kg, made $1.91/kg
Jersey bulls, 430-565kg, dropped to $2.30/kg
Over 200 mixed-sex lambs made $169
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