ADDINGTON MARKET Most Classes Of Prime Stock Firm In Value

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32349, 15 July 1970, Page 14

ADDINGTON MARKET Most Classes Of Prime Stock Firm In Value

Most classes of prime, stock again sold well at the Addington stock market yesterday. Adult ewes were the feature of the prime sheep section, with odd sales at $8 a head.

Young wethers and I young ewes sold steadily, although they appeared to be fractionally easier. Older wethers, However, were fully firm. I Prime lambs had a better sale in the early stages, but by the end of the sale, they had eased to last week’s rates. There were again a number of consignments of dirty lambs on which buyers could not bid. As a result cleanwoolled lambs sold at a margin over others. Prime cattle were in good' supply, and the market, after opening easier, improved to last week’s closing rates, particularly for the prime, light-weight steers. Store Sheep Store sheep were forward in very small numbers. The yarding of 350 wether lambs and about 400 ewes was the smallest of the year. A large gallery of farmers again followed the sale, the values were firm. Summer-shorn Romneys made up the bulk of the lamb yarding. and prices ranged from $5.60 to $6.40. Breeding ewes continued to sell well, particularly the older ewes. Three pens of heavily* woolled Romney two*tooths, due to lamb in September, sold from $B.lO to $8.25, while two pens of four and five-year-old Romneys sold from $8.20 to $8.30. Sales of store sheep included: — D.z. Ford (Southbridge), 200 summer-shorn Romney wether lambs at $5.80 to $6.40: J. R. Paterson (Springbank), 211 twotooth Romney ewes, due to Down rams, at $B.lO to $8.25. Prime Lambs Entries in the prime lamb section rose from 1385 last week to 1800. The market opened quite well, and during the first half of the sale, values were as much •• 30c to 40c stronger. But as competition eased, values edged back to last week's rates'. There were again a number of pens on which buyers could not bid, as the lambs had dirty belly and brisket wooL Bound by ipeat hygiene regulations, abattoir representatives at the yards advised that these lambs would not be handled. For vendors, this is a new situation, as in the past, the dirty lamb has been regarded as the lamb which required crutching. The presence of lambs with dirty wool had some reflection on the market, as the clean-woolled lambs sold much better by comparison. Values were:— Extra heavy lambs, $8 to $8.55.

Prime heavy, $7.30 to $7.85. Prime medium, $6.70 to $7.10. Lighter lambs, $6 to $6,50. Leading safes of prime lambs included:—*

J. H. Oldfield (Tai Tapu), 10 at >8; J. Nf Totty (Staveley), 29 at $7.85 to $8.50; R. H. Washbourne (Dunsandel), 17 at $7.70 to $8.30'; H. Dunlea (Ashburton), 20 at $7.90 to $8.10; Mrs D. M. Stephenson (Te Pirita), 64 at $8.20 to $8.50; R. B. Coppard (Hororata), 52 at $7.75 to $8.55; Worlinghan Farms, Ltd (West Eyreton), 30 at $7.50 to $7.75; D. W. Syme (Darfield). 51 at $7.30 to $7.60; S. A. Adams (Greendale), 62 at $7.50 to $7.85; L. Marshall (Ashburton), 25 at $7.25 to $7.65; J. L. Elliott (Cheviot), 30 at $7.40; G. W. Coppard (Rakaia), 30 at $7.85 to $8.55: J. D. Parsons (Waiau), 70 at $7.55 to $7.85: M. S. Bower (Swannanoa), 50 at $7.40 to $7.75; C. O. Redfern (Darfield), 20 at $7.60 to $7.80; M. H. Molloy (Rakaia), 40 to $7.50 to $7.80; W. M. Patterson (Lakeside), 30 at $8.20 to $8.75; W. L. Inwood (Oxford). 34 at $7 to $7.30; Prebbleton Pastures (Prebbleton), 18 at $7 to $7.40; Ward Brothers (Ashburton), 96 at $7.30 to $7.65; D. W. Sheat (Dunsandel). 30 at $7.30 to $7.40; Netherwood Farm (Amberley), 23 it $7.30 to $7.45; R. C. Redman (Courtenay), 15 at $7.20 to $7.60; R. Robinson (Ashburton), 58 at $7.65 to $7.80; H. G. Brittan (Dunsandel), 41 at $7.40 to $8.40; F. Ridge and Son (Methven), 79 at $7.50 to $B. Prime Sheep Prime sheep continued to sell well, although young wethers and young ewes were fractionally easier. At 2140, the yarding was 445 more than last week, and the supply of adult ewes was better. Youngf wethers and young ewes sold steadily, but there were few sales at more than $B. A race of older wethers sold very well, with values little short of recent good rates. Adult ewes were fully firm, with odd lots fetching $B. Even shorn ewes, fetched well above the $7 mark. Values were:— Best young wethers, to $9. Medium wethers, $7.40 to $7.85. Older wethers, $6.90 to $8.40. Two-tooth ewes, $7.40 to $B.lO. Best old ewes, $7.30 to $7.80, with odd sales to $B. Medium ewes, $6.30 to $7. Lighter ewes, $5 to $6. Leading sales of prime sheep included:—

Ewes: W. L. Inwood (Oxford), 4 at $6.70; W. J. S. McLaughlin ‘ (Greendale), 6 at $6.50 to $6.80; ] L. E. Taylor (Oxford), 30 at i $6.60 to $7.40; Mrs D. E. Pater- ; son (Coutts Island), 12 shorn at ; $6.40 to $6.85; I. H. Thompson I (Carlton). 29 at $7.65 to $7.70: P. Adams (Sheffield), 54 shorn at $7.25 to $7.55: J. D. Bains (Ikamatua), 20 at $7.50 to $7.80: G. W. and A. Mclntyre (Spring- i field), 43 at $7.50 to $8; Woodstock Station (Oxford), 52 at $7.80 to $8; J. Chapman-Cohen (Waiau), 18 at $7.30 to $7.85: J. W. Jowers (Halkett). 15 at $7.40 to $7.80: R. F. White (Horo-

rata)> 24 at $7.80 to $7.90; W. L. and J. L. Doak (Omihi), 11 at $7.80; J. D. Parsons (Waiau), 7 four-tooths at $7.50; Asnwood Downs, Ltd (Greendale), 29 at $7.20 to $7.40; N. C. Holmes (Rakaia), 70 at $7.50 to $8; K. V. Hood (Somerton), 63 at $7.65 to $7,90; J. A. Collie . (Sefton), 38 at $6,30 to $6.95; A. J. Breading (Rakaia), 12 at $6 to $7.40; N. W. Skurr (Oxford), 26 at $7.20 to $7.70.

Two-tooth ewes: I. C. Bruce (Hororata), 21 at $7.10 to $7.75; Mrs D. M. Stephenson and Company (Te Pirita), 10 at $7.20 to $7.80; A. D. Lang (Sefton), 4 at $7.60 to $7.70; J. W. Parsons (Waiau), 17 at $7.50 to $7.80; Ashwood Downs (Swannanoa), 8 at $7.95.

Two-tooth wethers: K. and I. Bailey (Springston), 18 at $8 to $8.55; L. E. Taylor (Oxford), 10 at $7.85 to $8; M. S. Bower (Swannanoa), 9 at $8.05; D. G. Edge (Oxford). 6 at $8.10; M. H. and D. G. Wells (Oxford), 8 at $8.30: J. W. Jowers (Halkett), 4 at $8.10; Glens of Tekoa Estate (Culverdeh), 105 at $7.60 to $8.60; A. G. Green (Hanmer Springs), 66 at $B.lO to $8.40. Full-mouthed wethers: W. H. R. Stevenson (Oxford), 7 at $7.90; R. Pawsey (Ashburton), 10 at $8; Glenrock Station (Methven), 90 at $7.80 to $7.90: Woodstock Station (Oxford), 28 at $8 to $8.40: C. E. McVicar (Mawheraiti). 46 at $7.50 to $7.65; F. W. Valpy (Te Pirita), 47 at $6.90 to $7.65; J. A. Paton (Oaro). 28 at $7.50 to $8.05; Smith Bros (Kurow), 119 at $7.80 to $8.15. Prime Cattle Prime cattle were in larger supply—the yarding rising from 298 last week to 342—and for quality, it was the best yarding! for some weeks. Steers made up the bulk of the entry, cows and heifers being forward in much smaller numbers. The market again opened $3 to $4 easier, but as the sale progressed, values for prime light-weight steers in particular. showed a firming trend. Although some of the heavier steers were a little short of last week’s top rates, the lightweights closed firm on last week. Cows again had a sound sale. Competition for all classes of cattle was more widespread than in recent weeks. Prime heavy steer beef sold to $23.50 per 1001 b, prime medium-weight $24.50 to $26: prime heavy heifer beef to $23. prime medium-weight $23.50 to $25, and cow beef from $lB to $2O. Values were: Prime heavy steers, $164 to $lBO. with several sales to $209.50. Medium steers, $145 to $l6O. Lighter steers, $l2O to $l4O. Best heifers. $ll5 to $135. Medium heifers. $lOO to $ll2. Prime heavy cows, $lOO to $l2O, with one sale at $l3B. Medium cows, $B4 to $96. Leading sales of prime cattle included:— Steers: D. S. Foster (Cheviot), 7 at $153 to $159.50; J. D. Gallagher (Okuku), 15 at $126.50 to $150; K. J. Gallagher (Okuku), 4 at $137.50 to* $142; Mrs D. M. Stephenson (Te Pirita), 20 at $143 to $162.50: M. C. Feary (Oxford). 2 at $157 to $165; G. T. Askin and Sons (Ashburton). 2 at $127.50 to $153; B. A. Witte (Westerfield), 2 at $lB7 to $209.50; Weir Bros (Mount Hutt). 13 at $152 to $164.50; L. J. G. Witte (Teddington). 8 at $156 to $180: R. Williams (Fox Glacier). 9 at $151.50 to $169.50: Glaze, brook (Te Pirita). 12 at $l7O to $175.50; P W. Smail Trust (Horo-

rata), 13 at $157 to $191.50; G. O’Malley (Ikamatua), 7 at $l6l to $166; W. J. Winter (Kaiapoi), 1 at $155; C. S. Donald (Belfast), 24 at $159.50 tb $170; Miss M. M. McHugh (Darfield). 4 at $152.50; Mrs M. A. Haslett (Rakaia), 2 at $157.50 to $166; J. Holland (TinWrald), 4 at $165 to $175; G, Croft (Oxford), 3 at $lB5 to $190? Dovedale Farm (Amberley), 1 at $164.50.

Heifers: T. H. Croft (Omihi), 1 at $104.50; B. A. Witte (Westerfield). 3 at $ll4 to $ll7, Mrs P. Stott (Darfield), 2 at $130.50; A. T. M. Thacker (Okains Bay), 8 at $130,50 to $135; Dovedale Farm (Ambetley), 4 at $ll5 to $122.50.. Cows: G. W. R. Inch (Te Pirita), 2 at $99 to $llB, Miss J. M. Reid .(Woodend), 1 at $103; estate S. W. Birdling (Birdling’s Flat), 9 at $9l to $107; D. Watson (Greefipark), 1 at $124.

Dairy Cattle Dairy cattle values were not up to those Of recent sales, but this was mainly because of quality. There were only odd lots which were comparable with the best at recent sales. A Friesian heifer with calf at foot, topped the section at 1157. and there were other sales of heifers at $l3O and $132. A line of 15 spring-calving Friesians from a Mid-Canter-bury vendor sold from $5l to $96. Although these were younger than the general run of heifers offered at Addington, they were of good quality. A Friesian, due to her fourth calf, topped the cow section at $132, while five others, of various breeds and descriptions, sold from $9B to $ll2. A pedigree Jersey, with second calf at foot, realised $99. Vealers An offering of 119 vealers met a sound sale, but values were generally not as strong as last week. The good quality, wellfinished young cattle sold up to recent rates, but the plainer lots had an easier sale. Odd lots were passed and reoffered in the store pens. Best vealers sold from $BB to $9B with sales of baby beef to $105: medium $7B to $B6 and lighter $6B to $76. Best calves sold to $63. medium $5O to $56, and small from $36 to $46. Bobby calves sold to $18.50. Store Cattle At 180 head, the store cattle yarding was very small, and it was also very mixed. It included several pens of calves, the beet of the Angus steer calves selling to $62, and the heifers to $55. A pen of wellgrown Hereford heifer calves met keen competition, being sold for $67. Odd lots of breeding cows sold from $6O to $76, and some forward taro-year-old Angus steers realised 6102. Sales of etore cattle Included: N. A. Vowles (Hanmer Springs). 19 Angus steer calves at $52 to $62, 15 Angus heifer calves at $43.59 to $55: T. H. Croft (Omihi). 9 rising two-year-old Angus steers at $lO2. Fat Pigs There was a small yarding in the fat pig section, and with some outside competition, values firmed again on last week’s good rates. Light and medium porkers again met a ready sale, and heavy porkers and light baconers were as much as $1 a head stronger. Values for medium and heavy baconers, of which few were offered, were $1 to $2 a head better. With the strong competition, secondary sorts also showed some improvement. Twelve choppers were offered, and values were on a par with late rates. Values were: Light porkers, $19.50 to $21.40. Medium porkers, $22.10 to $25.10. Heavy porkers, $25.80 to $28.20. Light baconers, $29.10 to $31.20. Medium heavy, $32.10 to $37.50. Choppers, $21.25 to $43. Store Pigs The entry in the store pig section was also rather light. There was a good attendance of buyers, and competition from outside districts was very strong. Weaners were stronger by up to $2 a head, while stores also showed • a firmer trend. Very few pens of good weaners were included. The best of them sold to $l3. Slips and small stores also met strong competition. and the odd pen of medium and large stores were as much as $1 a head stronger. The sow entry was the largest for some weeks. An advertised line of Landrace-Wessex Saddleback and Large White-Essex Saddleback cross sows, in pig to a Landrace boar, sold from $59 to $7l. Other sows sold from $4O to $56. Two in*pig sows sold to $54. Values were: Small weaners, $lO.lO to $11.20. Best weaners, $ll.BO to $l3. Slips. $13.20 to $13.90. Small and medium stores, $l4 to $15.10. Large stores, to $16.30.