The cattle fair at Taranaki last Wednesday had a grass market feel to it, with all classes and types selling at improved levels.
Two-year Hereford-Friesian steer weights varied over a 100kg spread from 400-500kg, with most 480kg and better making $3.11-$3.21/kg, while others ranged from $3.22/kg to $3.49/kg. Thirteen Charolais-cross, 415kg, managed $3.54/kg, and a small heifer yarding was consistent at $3.07-$3.16/kg for most.
On a per head basis yearling heifers largely traded on a firm market at $780-$920, though $/kg prices varied significantly.
Taranaki cattle fair 16.10
Prime Hereford-Friesian steers, 550-590kg, lifted to $3.27/kg
Two-year beef-dairy steers lifted to an average of 445kg and $3.38/kg
Yearling Angus-cross steers, 244-303kg, varied from $3.35/kg to $3.51/kg
Most yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 267-329kg, sold for $3.37-$3.47/kg
Yearling Hereford-Friesian steers, 194-197kg, made $4.06-$4.07/kg
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