ADDINGTON MARKET More Inquiry For Breeding Ewes; Prime Stock Firm

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32077, 27 August 1969, Page 17

ADDINGTON MARKET More Inquiry For Breeding Ewes; Prime Stock Firm

Values for most classes of prime stock remained steady at the Addington market yesterday, but in the store stock section, breeding ewes with lambs at foot were in stronger demand.

Prime lambs met

strong competition, and values were again at high levels. In the prime sheep section, the best of the ewes were firm on last week’s lower rates, but others were again a little easier.

Prime steers continued to sell well, with regular sales of heavy-weights at $2OO or more. Quality was very good. Beef-bred store cattle continued to sell well, but a plain selection of dairy cows met a weak sale. The fat pig market continued on a strong level with values showing some improvement. Most of the store pigs also met a ready sale.

Store Sheep A large gallery followed the i store sheep Mie, and breed- ; Ing ewe values showed a marked rise. This week's yard ng was much smaller than usual. K con- ; slated ot 950 breeding ewes. 500 . of them with lambs at foot, and 250 hoggets. ' x ' Ewes with lambs at foot met a readv demand, and a number of lots Improved by 50c or more ' a head Others were arm. Most of the entry realised St or more ; all counted. The best of them ; sold from $4.20 to $4.70. with i two sales to $4.85. Plainer lots ; sold from $3.30 to $3.70. Ewes due to lamb soon also i met a brisk sale. There were , two sales of mixed-aged woolly : Romneys at $7.50 to $7.70, while ; a pen of two-tooths, carrying little wool, fetched $8.40. Good average one-year ewes sold from $5.50 to $B. with one sale of a small lot of Corriedales at $7. Hoggets met a very sound sale, and values were fully firm or stronger. Autumn-shorn Romneys sold to $0.20. autumn-shorn Corriedales to $5.95 and autumnshorn Down cross hoggets to $5.70. No ewe hoggets were forward. Sales of store sheep inBreeding ewes: J. C. Medlicott (Waimate), S 3 two-tooth Romneys at $8.50, 03 mixed-aged Romneys at $7.50; R. A. McKenzie (Brookside). 55 ewes with 07 lambs at foot at $4.70 all counted; W. R. Lowery (Leeston). 35 ewes with 43 lambs at $4.75: Mrs B. J. Oliver (Horo-

rata), 17 ewes arid 22 lambs at $4.85; G. Barker (Harewood), 23 ewes and 22 lambs at $4; J. C. Legg (Killlnchy). 30 ewes and 30 lambs at $4.75. Prime Lambs At 2080, the prime lamb yarding was 610 more Ohan last week. Quality was again quite good. Under strong competition, the market was again a very good one for vendors. Good butchers' lambs appeared to be a little stronger on last week’s rates, with regular sales in the $l2 to $l3 range. Values were;— . Prime butchers' lambs, $11.50 to $l3, with odd sales to $14.30. Medium lambs, $9.50 to $ll. Lighter lambs. $8 to $9.20. Spring lambs, $9.00 to $7.30, with two sales to $7.90. Leading sales of prime lambs included:— , G. Smith (Chertaey). 52 shorn at $10.50 to 911.30; R. G. Copland (Rakaia), 33 shorn at $11.20 to $12.60; McCosker Brothers'(Arhburton), 6 at $14.50 to $15.10; D. E. Killey (Ashburton), 20 at $13.10 to $14.30: P. J. Mcllroy (Dunsandel), 2 at $12.20; M. Brown (Kaiapoi). 17 at $12:20: L. Bresnahan (Temuka), 65 at $11.40 to $12.40: L. Marshall (Ashburton).. 30 at $lO to $11.80: R. Oliver (Hororata), 20 at $11.50 to $12.90; J.H. Ensor (Cheviot), 40 at $11.50 to $13.50: T. Hart (Lincoln). 55 shorn at $0.50 to $10.90: C. A. Adams (Greendale). 47 at $ll.BO to $12.10; M. J. Foster (Ladbrooks), 49 at $8.70 to $9.90: W. Band (Darfleld), 16 at $ll to $l2: P. W. Winter (Dromore), 40 at 010.40 to 611.90; J. R. Parish (Hatewell). 16 at $lO to $12.30; P. McCaw (Methven). 21 at $10,50 to 511.05: R. D. Parsons (Parnassus), 75 shorn at $lO to $11.55; L. and C. J. Johnston (Te Pirita). 31 at $11.30 to $l2; J. F. Wyllie (Omlhl). 22 at 910.40 to $11.10; R. C. Muckle (Rakaia), 18 at $ll.BO to $12.20, Spring lambs: D. L, Meadows (Springston). 16 at 96.80 to 97.30: N, A. Howson (Sedgemere). 12 at 97.30 to 97.60; A. Zuppiclch (Ladbrooks). 10 at 97.70 to $7.00.

Prime Sheep Entries In the prime sheep section fell from 2975 last week to 2500. Ewes again mode up the bulk of the entry, and quality was more mixed. Young wethers were again forward in very small numbers, and there was also a smaller supply of older wethers. Good-cutting ewes generally maintained last week's lower rates, but the plainer type of ewe was again a little easier. Two and four-tooth ewes, which were in fair supply, continued

to sell well. The skeleton entry of young wethers sold steadily, where quality was good, but only the best of the older wethers were firm. Others were 50c to 60c easier. Values were:— jßest young wethers. 911 to Medium wethers, $9.60 to $lO.BO.

Older wethers, woolly, 910 to 911.60. Older wethers, shorn, $9.60 to 911.30. , Best young ewes, 89 to 911Best old ewes, 96 to 96.50. with odd sales to 97.

Medium ewes. 9'5.20 to $5.80. Plainer ewes. $4 to $4.80, Shorn ewes, 94.20 to $5.50. Leading sales of prime she* Included:—

Estate G. W. R. Osborne (Irwell), 10 two and four-tooths at $9,80 to $11.20: A. Mowat (Cheviot), 14 two-toOths at 911.40 to $11.90, 10 four-tooths at $11.60; J. G. Davison (Culverdeji), 17 four-tooths ait $lO.BO to $l2; A. D Gardner (Amberley), 2 two-tooths at 912.10; two fourtooths at 911.50; D. Davidson (Ward). 2 two-tooths at $11.60; M, Duniea (Rakaia), 2 two-tootha at $12.30; T. H. Evans (Windwhistle), 3 two-tooths at 911.40: t R wA O «”i/ s 4r ni,rtOT,) - 11 Older wethers: Double Hill (Rakaia Gorge), 30 station at $ll.lO to 911.60; D. L. Ensor (Rakaia Gorge). 28 at 911.10 to 911.60; J. T. Robertsoii (Whiterock), 51 shorn at 911 ttt 911.20; Woodstock Station (Oxford), 50 »* * 9 I 0 * ll M ' A - F(West Eyreton), 44 shorn sixtooths at 910.10 to 911.30, , Young ewes: T. F. Northcote (Waiau), 11 four-tooths at 97.20; M. Baxter (Darfleld), 7 fourtooths at 97.30 to 97.90: Hl fi. Tanner and Son (Hawarden), 14 four-tooths at 97.10 to 98.40; P. R. Blunden (Port Levy). 3 four* tooths at 98.90; Nordean Faria (Yaldhurst). 12 four-tooths at 99.30 to 99.90; Stevenson Farm, Ltd (West Eyreton), 8 four and slx-tooths at 97.80 to 99.25; A. J. Sloss (Amberley), 15 two and four-tooths at 98.80 to 911.30; Huntly Hill Farm (Rangtora), 6 four-tooths at 99 to 99.20; estate G. W. R. Osborne (Irwell), 5 four-tooths at $11; T. F. Northcote (Waiau), 6 two-tooths at 911.50; H. S. Tanner and Sons (Hawarden), 7 two-tooths at 910.40; A. C. Reynish (Pigeon Bay), 6 two-tooths at 911.40. Old ewes: M. Baxter (Darfleld), 38 at 95.30 to 96.40; H. S. Tanner and Son (Hawarden), 11 at 95.50 to 96.20: D. E. G. Montgomery (Southbridge), 11 at $5.60: Nordean Farm (Yaldhurst), 14 at 95.70; R. F. White (Hororata), 24 at 96.60 to 97; A. B. Saunders (Leeston). 36 at 95.10 to 95.50; Waipuna Station (Ikamatua), 49 shorn at 94 to $4.80: P. R. Blunden (Port Levy), 12 at $5; J. J. Burrows (Ashburton), 22 at $5.80 to $6.30; R. Watson, fun. (Courtenay). 22 at $5.50 to $7.30; J. L. Davis (Halkett), 8 at $6; V. T. Winter (Brookside). 8 at $7.25; T. F. Northcote (Waiau), 37 at $4.80 to $5.60; N. Douglas (Amberley). 33 at $4.80 to 96.20; Stevenson Farm, Ltd (West Byreton), 13 at $5.70 to 96.40; C. J. Ballagh (Fernside), 10 at 95.70; R. C. Morrtsh (Springston), 17 at 95.50 to 96.40: Huntly Hill Farm (Rangiora), 25 at 95 to $6:60; Crossgates Farm, Ltd (Southbridge), 8 at $6.50; W. H. Foster (Amberley), 6 at $5.20. to 96.30; A. J. Sloss (Amberley), 5 at $5.00; T. B. Kidd (Weedons). 30 at $6 to $6.20; J. W. Matthews (West Eyreton), 9 at 95.50 to 96.10; estate G. W. R. Osborne (Irwell). 23 at $6.20 to $6.40; R. B. Allan (Southbridge), 7 at 95.90; M. N. Watson (Irwell), 6 at 95.20; A. D. Gardner (Amberley). 18 at $6 to 96.50; G. B. Glller (Rangiora), 7 at 96: J. W. Breading (Rakaia), 17 at 95.80 to $8.30; P. J. Dolan (Rakaia), 14 at 95.60 to 96.50; E. J. Coppard (Methven). 5 at 96.10; Ash-

grove Farm (Southbridge), 21 at $8.40 to $6.50: C: J. McFall (Ladbrooks), 27.shorn at 94.90 to

Prime Cattle . At 312 head, the prime cattle yarding was 70 fewer than last week. It included the best selection of heavy-weight steers seen at Addington since last spring. There was a very light entry of heifers, and only a moderate supply of cows. With the exception of seven or eight pens, the steer offering was of very good quality, and the market was again a very sound one, with v»lues showing little change. Some pens were a shade firmer. Cows were fractionally stronger In the early stages of the sale, but otherwise were much on a par with last week’s rates. Prime heavy steer beef sold to 622.50 per 1001 b, prime medium-weight from $22.30 to 923.50; prime heavy heifer beef to 921.50, prime medium-weight from 922 to 923, and cow beef from 917.50 to 918.50. Values were:— Extra heavy steers, $lBO to 9235. Prime heavy steers, $155 to $175. Medium steers, $135 to $l5O. Lighter steers, $lOO to 9130. Best heifers. 9115 to 9131. Medium heifers, 996 to 9110. Prime heavy cows, 994 to 9108, with one sale at 9122. Medium cows, 980 to 990. Leading salea of prime cattle included:—

Steers: W. and F. Mcßride (Winchester), 6 at $lBB to 9235; J. B. Thacker (Okatns Bay), 9 at 9190 to 9222; J. D. Gallagher (Rakahuri), 4 at 9131.50 to $145.50; H. A. Cooper (Annat), 4 at $l3O to 9134: A. T. M. Thacker (Okatns Bay), 9 at (Hawarden) ’Tat $”1.50;’ J.*B. M 0?. ,I.W« Brothers (Geraldine), 6 at 9146 to $153.50; R. F. White: (Hororata), 5 at 9147 to $163.50: J. L. Rutherford, Ltd (Culverden), 5 at $141; J. R. Parish (Cashmere), 7 at $l3O to $157.50; C. S. Donald (Belfast), 18 at 9161 to 9164; G. Steele (Port Levy). 7 at 9159 to 9161; Glazebrook (Te

Pirlta), 14 at $165.56 to $189; S. E. Rossiter (Oxford), l at $155.50; M. B. Saville (Swannanoa), 1 at $163.50; Miss D. P. Greenwood (Amberley), 1 at $149.

Heifers: J. L. Rutherford. Ltd (Culverdeni), 5 at $119.50 to $124; W. T. Bell (Prebbleton). I at $9B; W. Murray and Son (Ashburton), 1 at 9122; C. C. McLen, nan (Courtenay), 1 at 9131.50: J. G. Gimson (Ashburton), 1 at 9113.50; T. N. Currie (Ashburton), 1 at 9103.50; A. I. Harvey (Ashburton), 1 at $lO3. Cows: W. T. Beil (Prebbleton), 1 at 9106.50; W. Murray and Son (Ashburton), 3 at 9103 to 9122; C. A. Bailey (Springston), 2 at 995; V. P. Fogarty (Halkett), 1 at 993; T. I. Perry (Rakaia), 5 at 996 to 9108.50; R. F. White (Hororata), 1 at 992.50. Dairy Cattle The dairy cattle yarding was a large one. It consisted ot 23 heifers and 21 cows, and many of them were in very light condition. These were hard selling, with quite a number of the cows fetching little more than boner price. Some of the usefur heifers sold quite well, but values showed no improvement on last week’s rates. Best heifers sold from 980 to 992, medium from $64 to $74 and plainer heifers, Including Jerseys, down to 945. Many ot the cows were showing age, and there was no strength In the market. The best of the entry Kid from 978 to 990 with medium from 961 to 973 and plain down to 943.

Store Cattle Store cattle continued to sell steadily. A sizeable gallery followed the sale, and there was good Interest in the few. forward lots of steers. The best price of the day was $lOl for the beet- of two pens of two-year-old' steers from a Marlborough vendor. Two-year-old Aberdeen Angus steers sold to 996.50, and there were sales of fairly big Friesian steers at 978 to $98.50. Yearling steers sold particularly well with prices ranging from $95 to $74. Friesian steers of the same age sold to $5O. Salea of store cattle included:— E.' J. D. Good (Kekerengu), 19 two-year-old Hereford steers at $9O to $lOl. Fifteen bulls were offered, and top price was $l9l for a Friesian. A Hereford fetched $135 and a Shorthorn $lB5. There were several other sales at $l2O to, $144. Vealers An entry of 150 vealers met a good sate throughout. Good quality young cattle were fully firm to $2 stronger, but plainer sorts showed no change. With the exception of a small number of pens, quality was only average. The selection of bigger vealers was small and quality was also plain. The entry included 30 to 40 bobby calves, and these met an easier sate, values ranging from $8.75 to $l2. The best of the vealers sold from $B2 to $BB. medium from $74 to $BO. and lighter from $62 to $7O. Best calves sold from $52 to $5B, medium from $44 to $5O and small from 934 to $42.

Fat Pigs The entry In the tat pig section was slightly smaller than last week, and values were better. Very few good quality porkers were offered, and these met keen competition. The occasional pen of light porkers also Improved, with some interest from fatteners. Some of the heavy porkers and light baconers were too fat for the trade, and onHy the best maintained recent rates. Medium and heavy baconers were on a par with last week.

The chopper entry was heavier, and quality was very mixed. Here again, only the best pigs, met good competition from the trade. Values were:— Light porkers, $19.50 to 921.50. Medium porkers, 922.40 to 925.20.

Heavy porkers, 926.60 to 928.10. 932^(> ht baconeTS - 929.10 to

Medium and heavy, 933.50 to 939.50, with an odd sate to 942. Choppers, unfinished, 911.25 to 918.

Finished, 923.75 to $36.75, with two sales to $4l.

Store Pigs The entry in the store pig section was again a full one, and quality over-all was good. There was a fair attendance of buyers, and values at the start of the sale were fully firm on last week. However, over the last race, values eased as buyers filled their requirements. Good quality weanere sold well, but small weaners were not in such demand. Slips and small stores also sold well, and some pens of large stores met good competition, good quality pigs realising a premium over plainer sorts. There was a large offering in the ln-plg . sow section, but interest was limited. Values were on a par with last sate. The best sows sold from $59 to $6O, but there were quite a number under $3O. A Berkshire sow with litter of nine realised $72. Values were;—

fimail weaners, 99.20 to 910.50. Best weaners, 912.40 to 914.50. Slips, 914.90 to 915.90. Medium and large stores, $16.50 to $2O.