ADDINGTON MARKET Big Entry Of Sheep And Cattle; Values Well Maintained

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31841, 20 November 1968, Page 20

ADDINGTON MARKET Big Entry Of Sheep And Cattle; Values Well Maintained

Prime sheep and prime cattle were in heavy supply at Addington market yesterday, but values were well maintained.

Hoggets made up the bulk of the entry of more than 4000 prime sheep. Considering there were many more light and plain sheep on offer, the sale was again a strong one. The best of the entry realised close on $9 a hea(l.

Prime ewe values were fully firm on last sale.

Prime lambs met a slower sale. The yarding included a large number of over-fat lambs, and these were taken only at a price. With more than 600 head, the prime cattle yarding was the largest of the year. Quality was good, and while values eased a little, the market held up particularly well. Dairy cattle and store cattle met a good sale, while in the store sheep pens, there was a good demand for ewe hoggets.

Store Sheep There was steady interest in the store sheep section. The yarding consisted of 750 hoggets, 40 ewes with 36 lambs at foot, and 250 dry ewes and wethers.

Hoggets met a good sale, par-; ticularly the fine-woolled ewe hoggets. There were several sales of Corriedales at $7 to $7.55; medium sold from $6.40 to $6.80 and smaller down to $6. A pen of Border-Corriedales realised $7.30, and a penof plain Romneys $5. Top price for a small entry of wether hoggets was $6.30 for some shorn Corriedales, while other sales ranged from $4.90 to $5.90 depending on size and quality. Several lots of wethers were included in the adult store sheep section. Two pens of woolly Merinos sold from $3.30 to $4.60, and some strongerwoolled sheep from the Peninsula realised $4.90. There were sales of small lots of wethers at $4.40 to $5.05.

Mixed-aged Corriedale ewes| sold to $4.55. and two small lots; of ewes with lambs at foot sold from $3.70 to $4.

Sales of store sheep included: Hoggets: T. P. Shand and Son (Kaikoura), 100 Romney wethers at $5 to $5.50; George Gardner (Scargill), 140 Corriedale ewes at $6.40 to $7.55: G. D. Gillanders and Sons (Darfield), 118 Corriedale ewes at $7.50 to $7.55, 55 Border Leicester-Corriedale cross ewes at $7.30.

Prime Lambs Quality was very mixed in the varding of 980 prime lambs. There were too many over-fat lambs, and too few mediumsized good-cutting lambs. The medium class of lamb in suitable condition for the shop trade met a sound sale, but a large number of over-fat lambs were taken only at a price. Ini some cases, buyers by-passed' the unsuitable type of lamb, i Values u’ere: Best lambs. $6 to $6.50. Medium lambs, $5.50 to $5.90. ' Plain or over-fat. $5 to $5.40. Leading sales of prime lambs; Included: A. C. Wright (Dunsandel), 27 at $5.40 to $5.90; Davison Holdings, Ltd (Culverden), 19 at $5.40 to $5.95; N. L. Schluter (Rangiora), 21 at $5.15 to $5.40: I. G. Reid (Weedons), 69 at $5.30 to $5.60; A. A. Hulston (West Melton), 53 at $5.40 to $5.80; H. J. Dalzell (Kaikoura), 12 at s6i to $6.60; S. Gray (Ashburton), 1 36 at $5.70 to $6.20: L. A. Me-1 Lachlan (Leeston), 23 at $5.60 to] $6.10; Brabourne Fann (Scar-] gill), 37 at $5.95 to $6.80; C. Kimber (Springston). 7 at 56.40 1 to $6.50; Hastings and Cooper (SedgemereX, 10 at $5.60 to $6; Lochhead and Morrish <Broadfields), 55 at $5.50 to $6.20; E. Gartery (Fernside), 60 at 55.75 to $6.80; D. J. Upritchard • Domett) 1 at $6.40; T. G. Dixon (Irwell), *lO at $6.20 to $6.50; T. J. Patterson (Sedgemere), 55 at $6.20 to $6.40; D. R. Parkinson (Tai Tapu), 50 at $5.70 to $6; S. F. Redmond (Ladbrooks), 11 at $5.75 to $6.30. Prime Sheep At 4260, compared with 4400 at the last market, the prime sheep yarding was again a large one. Hoggets predominated. While there was again a good selection of top sheep, there was a larger entry of smaller hoggets of Down cross breeding, and ewe hoggets. The sale was nevertheless a sound one, although not as strong as the last market. The ewe market was very satisfactory, with values firm on those of the last sale. Values were:— Extra heavy hoggets, $8.30 to $8.95. Heavy hoggets, $7.80 to $8.20. Prime medium, $7.10 to $7.60. Plainer, $6 to $6.70. Ewe hoggets, $5.70 to $6.70. Best wethers, $6 to $6.50. Other wethers. $5.50 to $5.90. Best ewes, $2.90 to $3.30, with sales of young ewes to $4.20. Medium ewes, $2.50 to $2.80. Plain ewes, down to $2. Leading sales of prime sheep included: Hoggets: Ballandalloch Farm (Culverden). 11 at $7.50; Steele Brothers (Darfield), 10 at $8; G. Calder (Rakaia), 13 at $7.60; C. L. Cox (Yaldhurst), 21 woolly at $8.30 to $9.10; M. SpencerBower (Swannanoa), 15 at $7.50: J. G. Mugford (Broadfield), 6 ati $7.30: Lochhead and Morrishi (Broadfield). 10 at $7.40; estate!

J. H. Jarman (Darfield), 6 at $7 to $8.30; R. B. Shellock (Rakaia), 56 at 57.50 to $7.90; R. R. and D. W. Horn (Horreiville), 41 at $7.40 to $7.70; T. M. Marshall (Springston), 10 at $7.50; J. L. Rutherford, Ltd, (Culverden), 10 at $7.50; Mrs D. M. Stephenson and Company (Te Pirita), 115 at $6.90 to $8.30; J. Johnston (Rakaia), 23 at $7 to $7.70; C. McCaskey (Waipara), 33 at $7.25 to $8.40; K. A. Adams (Motunau), 40 at $7.40 to $8.20; E. S. R. Adams (Southbridge), 30 at $8.40 to $8.50; A. R. Bussell (Riccarton). 33 at $B.BO to $8.95.

Ewes: J. L. Rutherford (Culverden), 27 young ewes, at $4.50; Lands and Survey Department (Tiromoana), 91 at $2.80 to $3.20; E. M. Skurr (Oxford), 15 at $2.90; D. C. Hay (Pigeon Bay), 27 at $2.70 to $3.10; M. H. Handy side (Hundalee), 42 at $3 to $3.20; J. G. Murray (Clarence Bridge), 34 at $2.80 to $3.40; R. G. Deans (Homebush), 60 at $3.30 to $3.45; Steele Brothers (Darfield), 40 at $2.90 to $3.30; A. J. Doig (Ashburton), 20 at $3.40 to $3.60; A. H. Turnbull • Amberley), 17 four-tooths at $5 to $5.15; M. N. Watson (Lakeiside), 46 at $3.20 to $3.30; estate J. 11. Jarman (Darfield), 20 at i 53.30 to $3.40; T. J. Patterson (Leeston), 19 at $3; Treevale I Farm (Hororata), 146 at $2.80 to $3.20. 27 young ewes at $3.90 to $4.40; Knockindale Estate (Pigeon Bay), 42 at $3.55 to $3.75; 11 ybung ewes at $4.30; R. G. Cooper (Annat), 15 at $3 to $3.30, 12 woolly at $4.40; K. E. A. Shadbolt (Little Akaloa), 11 at $2.80 to $3.60; D. M. Moore (Leeston), 49 at $3 to $3.10; W. J. Warwick (Hawarden), 35 at $2.90 to $3, 11 young ewes at $4.20; J. A. Vailance (Sefton), 10 woolly at $3.90; A. O. Lowe (West Eyreton), 17 at $3.20; I. C. Gray (Kaituna), 39 •at $2.50 to $3.30; A. K. McLaughlin (Culverden), 21 at $3 jto 83.20: Westbank Farm j (Rakaia), 72 at $2.55 to $3.

Wethers: A. H. Turnbull (Amjberley), 10 four-tooths at $6.50; Jedburgh Company (Cheviot), four-tooths, 9 at $6.70; H. L. Boyd (Kaikoura), 12 four-tooths at's6.4o; 14 full-mouthed at $6; H. M. Cooper (Cheviot), 61 fullmouthed at $6 to $6.40; J. Swarbrick (Kaikoura), 15 fullmouthed at $6.15; E. J. Francis (Halswell). 69 four-tooths at $6.30 to $7; D. B. Moore (Wainoni), 15 four-tooths at $5.80 to $6.40; H. J. Taylor (Oxford), 12 four-tooths at $6; T. M. Marshall (Springston), 18 six and eight-tooths at $5.30 to $5.75; C. Wallace (Cass Bay). 8 fourtooths at $5.60; Treevale Farm (Hororata). 6 six and eighttooths at $5.80. Prime Cattle With an entry of 604 head, the prime cattle yarding was the largest of the year. The bulk of the entry again consisted of steers, cows and heifers being |in only moderate supply. While [there were some pens of unIfinished cattle, and quite a numIber of dairy-bred steers, quality ‘was generally very good. [ The market opened with values on a par to slightly easier, and overall, most cattle were $3 to $4 easier. But considering the size of the yarding, the market held up well. Prime heavy steer beef sold to $19.25 per 1001 b, prime med-ium-weight from $2l to $22; prime heavy heifer beef to $l9. [prime medium-weight $2O to •$20.75; prime butchers’ cow beef !$17.50 to $18.50. with lighter cow [beef from $l6 to $l7. Values were: ' Prime heavy steers, $l3B to $l5B, with several sales to $lB9. Prime medium, $llB to $134. Prime light, $lOO to $ll4. Best heifers. $lOO to $lO9. Medium heifers, $B6 to $96. Prime butchers’ cows, $lOO to $ll2, with odd sales to $l2l. Medium cows, $B5 to $95. Lighter cows, $73 to $BO. Leading sales of prime cattle included:

Steers: Estate H. A. and E. J. Beaven (Rotherham), 2 at $137.50; A. J. and J. W. Wright (Little River), 1 at $133.50, 1 at $138.50; L. J. G. Witte (Teddington). 10 at $l3O to $150; estate W. Giddings (Ashburton), 3 at $134 to $135; Glazebrook (Te Pirita), 28 at $154 to $170; C. S. Donald (Belfast), 4 at $136 to $140; estate R. O. Bradley (Charters Bay), 8 at $130.50 to $140; G. D. Stanbury (Little River), 8 at $l3O to $134.50; G. Steele (Port Levy), 5 at $139.50 to $144.50; Lands and Survey Department (Tiromoana). 10 at 132 to $135.50; W. and F. McBride (Winchester), 5 at $lB9 to $190; R. and Z. Hudson (Styx), 1 at $150; W. L. Walsh (Blenheim), 1 at $137.50; estate A. E. Birdling (Birdlings Flat), 4 at $131.50: R. D. Gulliver (Sedgemere). 1 at $129.50; M. M. Forrester (Charing Cross), 1 at $139; W. A. Gray (Teddington), 5 at $l4B to $154; Newton Brothers (Amberley), 1 at $149.50.

Heifers: A. Menzies (Menzies 1 Bay), 10 at $9O to $96: Steele Brothers (Darfield). 1 at $107: Rudd Brothers (Blenheim), 3\at $96.50; C. B. and A. A. Rowe ’ (Cust), 1 at $104.50; I. C. Mackintosh (Waipara), 2 at $92 to $96; C. S. Donald (Belfast), \1 ! at $105: T. Forrester (Rotherham), 1 at $100; E. J. Stalker and Son (Greenpark), 1 at $96: A. E. Meyer (Kaiapoi). 1 at $96.50: R. Scherp (Blenheim), 2 at $109.50; C. R. Morris (ChnstI church). 1 at $100: estate D. H. [Dalgleish (Le Bons Bay). 5 at Is9B to $102: Aitken Little Pigeon

Bay Estate, 11 at $92 to $102; J. A. and W. Latham (Little River), 2 at $lOO and $103; S. Henderson and Sons (Kaituna), 2 at $lOl.

Fat Cattle Cows: Rudd Brothers (Blenheim), 2 at $96.50; I. D. Waddy (Ward), 2 at $101.50; Ballindallock Farm (Culverden), 1 at $9B; Woodstock Station (Oxford), 1 at $97; J. T. Roberston (Rangiora), 4 at $97.50; Oakley Brothers (Rakaia), 2 at $113; C. S. Donald (Belfast), 6 at $94.50; T. G. Forrester (Rotherham), 2 at $93; Wells Brothers (Spencerville). 1 at $115; E. J. Stalker and Son (Greenpark), 1 at $121.50; J. H. Ferguson (Ohoka). 1 at $107.50; W. Johnson and Sons (Irwell), l at $108; J. S. T. McGiffert (Sefton). 1 at $100; R. Scherp (Blenheim), 4 at $96; Aitken Little Pigeon Bay Estate, 1 at $106; J. A. and W. Latham (Little River), 3 at $97.50 to $100; J. Jones (Carew), lat $109.50; H. Power (Kaiapoi), 1 at $ll9.

Dairy Cattle With 20 heifers and eight cows, the dairy cattle section was well supplied. Quality in the heifer offering was' much improved, and after opening on a quiet note, the sale- showed a marked firming. Good quality heifers met a ready sale. Friesians made up the bulk of the entry, and there was an odd Jersey. Competition again came mainly from town milk suppliers. The best Friesian heifers hold from $l3O to $154, average to good from $9O to $ll2 and others down to $7B. Best cows said from $lll to $122, average from $B2 to $96 and older cows down to $72. Store Cattle With the exception of a few pens of beef-bred steers and heifers, the store cattle yarding of 330 head was very poor. There was a large entry of dairy-bred cattle, many of them in very light condition. Considering the quality of the offering, the sale was a strong one, with values showing an improvement. Sales of store cattle included: — K. P. O’Neill (Somerton), 14 Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus yearling steers at $67: C. N. Mackenzie (Happy Valley), 16 autumn calving Aberdeen Angus heifers at $82.50 to $9O. Vealers With a yarding of 167 head, vealers were in over-supply. There was some buyer resistance. and values were easier. The best of the vealers sold to $88.50, while medium sold from $6O to $6B, and lighter from $5O to $5B. The best of the calves sold from $44 to $5O, medium from $36 to $42 and small down to $25. Bobby calves sold from $8 to $l5. Bulk Some high prices were paid for some of the bigger beasts in the entry of 20 bulls. An advertised Aberdeen Angus topped the section at $261. Other sales included a Hereford at $199, an Aberdeen Angus at $l9O, a White Shorthorn at $lBO, and another Aberdeen Angus at $176. Fat Pigs The entry in the pork section was very small, and values were much improved on recent rates. Good butchers’ porkers, under strong competition, were as much as $1 a head better. There was a Slightly larger entry of baconers and the best of these

were fully firm. Quality, how. ever, was not good in quite a number of pens, and these pigs were harder selling. The best of the heavy baconers were 60c to 90c a head stronger than the previous sale. Although pork and bacon is in keen remand, the trade showed no interest in wasteful-cutting pigs. Twenty-six choppers were offered and quality was mixed. Light choppers were harder to sell, but better pigs were firm. Values were: Light porkers, $14.40 to $16.80. Medium, $17.60 to $18.90. Heavy, $19.50 to $20.90. Light baconers, $21.60 to $23.40. Medium and heavy, $24.30 to $28.50, with a number of good pigs to $30.20. Choppers, $12.75 to $32.75. Store Pigs There was a very large entry of store pigs, and quality, overall, was the best for some time. There was a good attendance of buyers, and with some outside competition, values remained at a stable level throughout the sale. Apart from the odd pen of small and inferior pigs, values were firm on the previous sale, but this was partly because of the improvement in quality. Slips and small stores made up the bulk of the yarding. The odd pen of medium and large stores met a good demand, the best of the entry realising to $14.30. Only two in-pig sows were offered. Values were; Small weaners, $5 to $6.20. Best weaners, $6.60 to $7.70. Slips, $8.20 to $9.30. Small and medium stores, $9.80 to $11.70. Large stores, to $14.30.