ADDINGTON MARKET Values Rise; Yardings Smaller

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32213, 4 February 1970, Page 24

ADDINGTON MARKET Values Rise; Yardings Smaller

Smaller yardings of prime stock were offered at the Addington market yesterday, arid as a result values showed a rise in several sections.

Values for prime lambs showed a marked improvement, the yarding of fewer than 1000 being inadequate for the retail trade.

In the prime sheep section, a small entry of young wethers recovered last week’s decline, while ewes again had! a steady sale. A smaller entry of prime cattle sold particularly well, prime ox and heifer beef continuing to improve in value. Cow values were unchanged. The veal market was fully firm, but a larger entry of j dairy cattle showed a decline on last week’s good rates.

Prime Lambs | Prime lambs were in short • supply, the entry falling from 11440 last week to 789. It was 'quite insufficient for trade requirements. Values showed a I marked rise on last week’s rates. Best butchers’ lambs, of which there was a fair selection, rose by 50c to 60c a head, and light-weights also improved, although by a smaller amount. Values were:

Prime heavy lambs, $7.40 to $7.80. with some sales to $8.60. Prime medium, $6.50 to $7.20. Lighter lambs, $5.40 to $6.30. Leading sales of prime lambs included: G. P. Dampier-Crossley (Rotherham), 30 at $6.10 to $7.90; C. McTigue (Halswell), 24 at $6.70 to $7.60: F. C. Pavelka (Oxford), 38 at $7.30 to $8.60; R. E. Amves (Te Pirita). 19 at $5.75 to $6.65; T. S. Chappell (Killinchy). 28 at $6.80 to $8.15: R. W. A. Reed (Bennetts), 41 lat 56.75 to $7.50: I. J. Somerville (Cheviot), 40 at $6.40 to $8; M. Baxter (Darfield). 95 at 155.55 to $6.55: R. W. Esson <Rollleston). 38 at $6.75 to $7.10; ij. H. Heslop (Southbridge), 26 at $6.85 to $8: F. Merrin (Kaiapoi). 34 at $6.20 to $6.40; S. H. Moody (Rakaia). 31 at $6 to $6.70; A. M. Warren cprebble|ton), 16 at $6.65 to $7.90: T. May (Baleairn), 62 at $6.60 to $7.20; R. S. E. M. Leech (Springbank), 50 at $6 to $6.85: R. J. Moore (Barrys Bay), 31 at $7.60 to $8.60.

Prime Sheep Entries in the prime sheep section fell from 3525 last week to 2100. Ewes were again in reasonable supply although the trade could have absorbed a lot more—but young wethers were in short supply, and quality was mixed. The ewe market was again a very good one for vendors, values generally being fully firm on last week s good sale, and in some cases a little stronger.

Values in the two-tooth wether section improved by 50c to 70c a head on last week’s easier sale. A number of sales were made between $10.50 and $ll. Values were,: Prime young wethers. $9.70 to $10.50. with some sales to $ll. Medium wethers, $8.70 to $9.50. Lighter wethers, down to $7.50. Best adult ewes. $4.80 to $5.10. Medium ewes. $4.30 to $4.70, Plain ewes. $3.40 to $3.90. Older wethers. $7 to $B. Sales of prime sheep included: — Two-tooth wethers: Lorraine Estates (Waiau). 44 at $9.50 to $10.45: B. J. Walker (Norwood), 16 at $8.60 to $10; G. L. Meadows 'Weedons). 22 at $9.20 to $9.90: H. F. Flower (Cheviot), 7 at $9.60; C. T. White (Cheviot), 73 at $8.70 to $10: A. L. Wolff (Dunsandel). 33 at $lO to $ll.

Older wethers: C. T. White (Cheviot), 22 shorn at $6.30 to $7. Ewes: D. W. O’Callaghan (Culverden), 9 at $4.80; S. J. Cowens (West Eyreton), 76 at $4.50 to 54.90; Mrs D. G. Pickering (Culverden), 41 at $4.50 to $5.10; F. H. Shipley and Son (Harewood), 71 at $4.80 to $5.05; estate L. E. Dalzell (Culverden). 8 at $4.70; R. N. G, Brooker (Hawarden), 19 at $4.60 to $4.70; K. S. Pettigrew (Cuiverden). 40 at $4.60 to $4.80; Mount Palm (Rotherham). 11 at $5.10; R. J. Hodgen (Hawarden), 5 at $5.35: R. E. Amyes (Bankside), 22 at $4 to $4.40;. A. S. Smith (Rakaia). 40 at $4.60 to $5; J. K. Fitzpatrick (Cheviot), 11 at $4.60 to $4.70; M. G. Thorne (Oxford), 24 at $4.60 to $4.65; K. E. A. Shadbolt (Greenpark). 5 at $4.50; J. A. Murphy (Lincoln), 8 at $4.50 to $4.65; T. F. May (Baleairn), 11 at $4.85; R. Eder (Oxford). 10 at $4.40 to $4.70; D. F. Westenra (Dunsandel), 34 at $4.60 to $4.80; K. Savage (Cheviot), 42 at $4.70 to $4.80: Mrs D. E. Paterson (Coutts Island). 64 at $4.70 to $4.90; A. M. Warren (Prebbleton), 24 at $4.60 to $4.90; P. T. Morriss (Walkuku), 12 at $4.40 to $4.55; S. H. Moody (Rakaia), 18 at $4.60 to $4.70.

Prime Cattle The prime cattle yarding fell from 425 to 340. at which it was insufficient for trade requirements. There was a bigger proportion of heifers than usual, but a smaller entry of cows. The market was again a strong one, with good quality ox beef continuing to improve on last week’s rates. Heifer beef showed a similar trend, • while cow beef sold steadily on Last week’s rates. Prime heavy steer beef, sold to $23 per 1001 b. prime medium weight from $23.50 to $24; prime heavy heifer beef to $23, prime medium-weight $23 to $24; and cow beef from $19.50 to $2l. Values were:— ’ Prime heavy steers, $l6O to $175 with odd sales to $l9O. Prime medium, $145 to $157. Lighter steers. $l2O to $l4O. Best heifers, $ll5 to $125, with some sales to $145. Medium heifers, $lOO to $llO. Prime heavy cows, $ll5 to $l3O, with odd sales to $143. Medium cows, $lOO to $ll2. Leading sales of prime cattle included: — Steers: H. A. and H. J. Hartely (Okains Bay), 6 at $171.50 to $190; J- D. R. White (Little River), 1 at $161; P. N. Ussher (Little River). 1 at $158.50; G. jW. Letham (Lauriston), 6 at ■5151.50; McQueens Valley Farm (Motukarara), 5 .at $146.50 to $157; H. C. Greenwood (H-oro-rata), 16 at $l4B to $161.50; Mrs AV. R. Ford (Southbridge), 1 at $164.50; W. and M. Knox (Kaikoura), 1 at $159.50; J. R. Johns ; < Culverden). 17 at $145.50 to .8166: A. S. Phillips (Takamatua), 6 at $148.50 to $161.50; .1. L. White (Hawarden), 1 at $151.50: iR. F. Fear (Swananoa), 10 at ;$l6O to $163; E. W. Stringer i (Sefton), 3 at $146 to $174; G. L. Stanbury (Little River), 1 at $149.50; Happy Home Trust (Cashmere), 6 at $159.50 to $179; Bradley Estate (Charteris Bay), 8 at $153 to $165. Heifers: H. A. and H. J. Hartley (Okains Bay), 3 at $142; P. N. Ussher (Little River), 1 at $139; Knockindale Estate (Pigeon Bay), 1 at $112.50; M. C. T. iNewton (Hororata), 10 at $lO9 •to $119.50; M. G. Gould (Rotherham), 13 at $lO7 to $116; G. G. jCorrigal (Pigeon Bay), 1 at $123.50; W. and M. Knox (Kai!koura). 2 at $117: estate H. E. [Dymock (Kaiapoi), 1 at $145: |K. S. Pettigrew (Waiau), 1 at ;$120: R. D. Parsons (Parnassus), 3 at $110.50 to $117.50; R. D. | Parsons Trust (Parnassus), 2 at I$115; Kelsie Trust (Springston), 11 at $125. I Cows: E. .T. Legg (Leeston), l at $132.50: L. W. and -J. A. iWilson. (Kaiapoi), 1 at $125; J.

R. Stanbury (Little River), 6 at $lO9 to $125.50; G. G. Corrigal (Pigeon Bay), 2 at $127; L. Langdalc (West Melton), 1 at $114; P. Acton-Adams (Kaikoura), 1 at $122.50; R. W. Tooley (Rangiora), 1 at $124; L. C. Croft (Amberley), 1 at $120; D. J. Innes (Pigeon Bay), 1 at $110.50: A. Mdnroc (Tot-ara Flat). 1 at $124.50: K. McConnell (Rakaia), 1 at $110.50; Kelsie Trust (Springston), 7 at $ll7 to $125.50: W. T. Hills (KaiapoD, 1 at $112.50; Burrows Brothers (Halswell», 1 at $115; J. Van Beek (Rangiora), 1 at $143. Dairy Cattle With 21 heifers and seven cows the dairy cattle yarding was •twice are large as last week's. (Values for heifers were several dollars easier but quality also was much plainer. Friesians again made up the bulk of the entry. Heifers sold to sl4(> and there were other sales at $139 and $134. but most of them sold from $lOO to $ll5, with small and plain down to $7O. A blue roan topped the cow section at $l2B and two Fries ians due to second calf, fetched $l2O and $ll5 respectively. An Ayrshire cross cow due to third calf realised $ll2, and other.' sold down to $74.

Store Cattle A yarding of more than 400 store cattle again included a useful selection of yearling to 18-month-old beef bred steers. I There was also a big selection! I of dairy bred steers of various I ages. i The market was again a very ’good one. and with some out-1 !side competition from a south-, ern buyer, values continued toj rise. . j Two-vear-old steers. which • were forward in limited numIbers, sold to $l2l while the best iof the yearling to 18-month-old Angus and Hereford steers sold from SS7 to $95. Other steers of a similar age sold from s<o to $B6. Adult Friesian steers sold to $96. and 18-month-old Friesians from $7O to $B5. Twenty-month-old unmaled Friesian heifers fetched $80.50 and small Hereford heifers from $57.50 to $63.50. Dairy bred calves sold from $3Ol to $35. A pen of Shorthorn cows with, calves at foot was passed at $llO. while a pen of Angus- ! Hereford cross cows, with calves {fetched $lll. 1 Eleven bulls were offered, and .prices were at very high levels. A horned Hereford topped the section at $220, and a Friesian fetched $199. Other sales included a Shorthorn at $l6l, and a two-year-old bull of similar breeding, at $l4B. Others sold from $95 to $l3O. Sales of store cattle included: — H. W. McLeod (Te Kinga), la Angus and Angus cross 18-month-old steers at $9l. 14 Angus and Angus cross heifers at $70.50; P. B. Ensor Trust (Rakaia Gorge), 18 18-month-old Angus cross steers at $Bl to $9B; estate O. G. Evans and Sons (Hawarden), 38 15-month-old Hereford heifers at $57.50 to $63.50: A. F. S. Rutherford (Culverden), 8 18-month-old Angus cross steers at $9l, 12 Hereford? at $87.50: H. V. Snushall (Kaikoura). 7 18-month-old Angus cross steers at $9O: S. G. Holland. Ltd (Greta), 10 18-month-old Angus heifers at $75; I. H. Atkinson (Hanmer), 7 Angustwo and a half-year-old steers at $l2l, 9 Angus and Angus cross 18-month-old steers at $B7.

Vealers Vealers again had a good! sale. Values for the yarding of 160 head were firm on last, week, while some of the better ] quality lots were $1 to $2 a head stronger. Best, vealers sold regularly tn, the $B5 to $95 range, with babyj beef to $117; medium veal sold: from $6B io $75 and lighter from, *s6B to $74. There was not a big selection of calves, but with some additional competition from a southern buyer, the market was a firm one throughout. The best of the entry sold to $47, with medium at $36 to $42. Small calves, only a few weeks old, sold from $22 to $32. and bobbies from $l4 to $lB, witl» one sale at $24. Fat Pigs There was a bigger yarding in the fat pig section this week, and values were on a par with late rates. Quite a number of porkers came forward. but. again, only the best attracted reasonable competition. The odd pen of secondary and unfinished pigs were hard to sell. Heavy porkers and light baconers were firm, and med ium and heavy baconers also met a good sale. Here again, secondary sorts were not required by the trade. The chopper sale was again a strong one, and there was a fair-sized entry. Values were: Light porkers, $l7 to $19.80. Medium porkers, $20.90 to $23.60. Heavy porkers, $24.40 to $26.40. Light baconers, $27.40 to $29.30. Medium and heavy, $30.10 to $35.10. Choppers, $25.25 to $47, with one sale at $49.25. Store Pigs There was a very small yarding in the store pig section, and with a reasonable attendance of buyers, values were firm again on last week’s rates. There were very few pens of long Landrace cross weaners, and these met a good sale, values being up to 50c a head dearer. Other weaners were on a par. Slips and small stores of any quality also sold well, and the odd pen of medium and large stores firmed by 40c to 60c a head. One Large White cross in-pig sow realised $4l. Values were: Small weaners, $7.50 to $8.60. Best weaners. $9.00 to $lO.lO Slips. $lO.BO to $ll.BO. Small and medium stores. ,$12.50 to $14.10. 1 Large stores, to $16.50.