ADDINGTON MARKET Prime sheep values firmer; wethers to $8.l0

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32521, 3 February 1971, Page 15

ADDINGTON MARKET Prime sheep values firmer; wethers to $8.l0

Prime sheep were again in large numbers at the Addington market yesterday, but under steady competition from the freezing trade as well as retail buyers, the market was firmer.

Butchers’ ewes, with a little growth of wool, sold readily at $4.50 or a little more, while in the young wether section there wer< odd sales at $8 or a little more.

The prime cattle yarding, at more than 450, was the largest for some weeks, but quality was also the plainest for a considerable time. However, values, did not shovv much change. Cows and heifers sold particularly well. A larger entry of dairy cattle met a much improved market, and values for vealers and store cattle remained firm. Prime lambs Entries in the prime lamb section fell from 1565 last week to 895. It included a good selection of butchers’ lambs, and fewer overfat lambs. The smaller yarding was reflected in the level of values. Good, butchers’ lambs were a steady 20c stronger, and all others were firm. A large number of lambs sold in the *6.60 to *6.85 range. Values were:— Heavy lambs, to *7.50. Medium lambs, $6.50 to *6.85. Lighter lambs, $5.70 to *6.20. Leading sales of prime lambs included:—

P. N. Ussher (Okuti Valley), 20 at *720 to $7.45; H. J. Gardner (Lakeside), 23 at *6.30 to $720; Avoca Farm (Ashburton), 7 at $7.50; Mrs A. C. Anderson (Tai Tapu), 10 at $6.80; Miltondale Farm (Irwell), 20 at $6.40 to $6.80; E. J. F. Cattery (Fernside), 51 at $6.50 to *7.20; Miss M. Cattery (Fernside), 10 at $6.95; L. D. Hartnell (Culverden), 18 at $6.60 to $6.80; C. McTeigue (HalsweU), 25 at $5.90 to $6.80; R. B. Paton (Ellesmere), 40 at $6 to $6.70; A. J. Breading (Rakaia), 60 at $6.40 to *6.80; H. H. and R. E. Topp (Rotherham), 40 at *6.35

to $6.65; K. M. Fowler (Halkett), 25 at $6.30 to $6.70; A. T. Watson (Kaituna), 45 at $5.75 to $6.30; N. Breading (Rakaia), 50 at $6 to $6.50. Prime sheep Prime sheep had a sound sale. The yarding was again a large one, entries totalling 4300, compared with 4120 last week. Ewes again made up the bulk of the entry, and with competition from freezing buyers as well as butchers, the market was firmer. Good butchers’ ewes, with a little growth of wool, sold readily at $4.50 or a little more. The wether yarding was smaller than usual. Values opened on a par with last week’s rates, but the market showed a lift of 30c to 40c in the second half, and there was a number of sales approaching $B, or more. Values were:— Best young wethers, $7.40 to $B.lO. Medium wethers, $6.60 to $7.10. Old wethers, $5.20 to $6. Butchers’ ewes, $4.40 to $4.70. Medium ewes, $4 to $4.30. Plain ewes, down to $3.50. Leading sales of prime sheep included:—

Two-tooth wethers: J. G. Collin (Greendale), 72 at $6.80 to $7.85; W. J. Hoban and Son (Culverden), 11 at $7.10 to $7.25; L. J. Oliver (Te Pirita), 90 at $7.25 to $8; Roccomme Farm (Darfield), 26 at $8 to $8.10; M. Penfold (Leithfield), 28 at $6.70 to $7.75; estate W. A. Gray (Teddington), 20 at $6.90 to $7.10; R. K. Reed (Darfield), 64 at $7.45 to $8.05; E. M. Skurr (Oxford), 37 at $7.30 to $7.50; L. D. Hartnell (Culverden), 28 at $7.15 to $7.50; W. J. Montgomery (Southbridge), 53 at $7.45 to $8; Cloudy Range, Ltd (Kaikoura), 90 at $7.45 to $7.70. Two-tooth ewes: B. and N. McMillan (Culverden), 22 at $7 to $7.35; L. D. Hartnell (Culverden), 19 at $7 to $7.10. Older wethers: Hakataramea Station (Oamaru), 112 at $5.90 to $5.95. Adult ewes: Estate J. N. Boag (Rotherham), 75 at $4.30 to $4.45; W. J. Hoban and Son (Culverden), 104 at $4 to $4.40; J. T. and J. C. Beaven (Oxford), 37 at $4.40; F. N. Shipley (Harewood), 196 at $4.10 to $4.60; M.

F. A. Childs (Cheviot), 61 at $4.45 to $4.60; A. T. Arscott (Culverden), 126 at $4.40 to $4.65; West Bank Farm (Rakaia), 150 at $3.95 to $4.50; D. D. and C. Crossen (Rakaia), 110 at $4.30 to $4.90; A. F. C. Hamilton (Okuku), 185 at $4.10 to $4.60; Pinaki Farm (Scargill), 90 at $4.50 to $4.55; W. Frizzell (Rangiora), 57 at $3.10 to $4.45; J. A. Murphy (Lincoln), 7 at $3.80 to $4.40; P. A. Sloane (Brookside), 30 at $4.15 to $4.20; H. K. Savage (Cheviot), 83 at $3.70 to $4.30; W. J. Lundie (Price’s Valley), 15 at $4.20 to $4.50; J. R. Taylor (Southbrook), $3.85 to $4.30; A. L. Wakelin (Little River), 41 at $3.80 to $4.30; R. P. and estate L. N. Wright (Little River), 25 at $4 to $4.40; A. D. Lochhead (Leeston), 20 at $3.90 to $4.50; L. G. Watson (Marshlands), 28 at $4.10 to $4.20; E. C. Amyes (Te Pirita)* 50 at $3.95 to $4.35; S. W. Beatty (Homebush), 37 at $4.45 to $4.60; N. C. Withell (Waipara), 129 at $3.60 to $4.55; Arres Estate (Waikari), 42 at $3.60 to $4.40.

Prime cattle At 458, compared with 380 last week, the prime cattle yarding was the largest for some weeks But it included a large proportion of plain cattle and the market did not remain as strong. Good quality butchers’ steers were much on a par with last week’s rates, but plainer cattle eased by about $4. Heifers had another sound sale, with regular sales at more than $l2O, and a small entry of cows sold well. ’Prime heavy steer beef sold to $24.50 per 1001 b prime med-ium-weight $25 to $27; prime heavy heifer beef to $24. prime medium-weight $24 to $26. and cow beef from $20.50 to $22.50. Values were:— Prime heavy steers $175 to $l9O with some sales to $205. Medium steers. $155 to $l7O. Light steers, $l3O to $l5O. Best heifers $l3O to $l4O, with odd sales to $150.50. Medium heifers, -$llB to $l2B. Butchers’ cows, to $154. Medium cows, $ll5 to $l3O. Leading sales of prime cattle

“steers' L. D. Cox (Doyleston) 1 at $190; T. G. Maxwell (Motunau), 4 from $157.50 to $184; J. Plaskett (Fernside), 12 at $l5O to $165.50; J, D. R. White (Little

River), 5 at $155.50 to $159; R. D. Gulliver (Sedgmere), 3 at $l5O to $175; J. P. Egan (Waiau). 3 at $154 to $164.50; Glazebrook (Te Pirita) 16 at $173 to $184.50; B. T. Inkson (Omihi). 5 at $158.50 to $165; A. D. and D. G. McFadden (Mairehau) 5 at $155 to $166.50; T J. Sullivan (Cashmere), 11 at $158.50 to $174; D. S. Costello (Cheviot), 1 at $154.50; Happy Home Trust (Cashmere), 10 at $lBB to $205; D. J. Patchett (Halswell), 5 at $166; L. D. Hartwell (Culverden), 1 at $182; F. H. Shipley and Son (Harewocci, 8 at $155.50 to $162: R. G. Anderson (Cheviot). 2 at $166; G. C. and C J. Jowers (Ashburton), 8 at $154 to $165.50; E L. Early (GrSen dale), 3 at $174; J. S. Scott (Heathcote), 6 at $l5B to $174; A. E, Wooding (Ward). 11 at $154; Mrs E J, Curry (Little River). 1 at $176; D. Mclnnes (Southbridge). 1 at $159; W. P. Doak (Oxford). 3 at $166. Helfers: G. O’Malley (Ikamatua), 2 at $l2B to $128.50; H. G. Diedrichs (Kokatahi), 3 at $l3O to $133; F. A. Pamment (Whataroa), 10 at $129 to $138; Mrs I. Alien (Rotherham), 1 at $134.50; A. E. Wooding (Ward), 1 at $130.50; Reed Brothers (Dalethorpe), 1 at $129; W. L. Nell (Rakaia Gorge), 2 at $123 to $124; D. M. How (Rangiora), 1 at $128; R E. Menzies (Menzies Bay), 6 at $122; I. C. and J. C. Harris (Decanter Bay), 6 at $120; E. F. Stokes (Waikuku), 4 at $122.50 to $150; B. W. Ford (Ellesmere), 1 at $135; E. L. Early (Greendale), 1 at $133.50; C. MeVicar (Mai Mai), 1 at $150.50. Cows: Mrs M. H. O’Malley (Ikamatua), 2 at $125.50; G. O’Malley (Dtamatua), 3 at $113.50 to $125.50; M. Feary (Oxford), 1 at $133.50; S. M. Miller (Clarkville), 1 at $145.50; Mrs L. Stone (Kalapol), 1 at *119; H. G. Diedrichs (Kokatahi), 3 at $121.50 to $125; L. Wheeler (Springston), 1 at $126.50; C. B. and A. A. Rowe (Cust), 1 at $126.50; J. A. Paton (Kaikoura), 1 at $128; J. J. Richardson (Port Levy), 1 at $133; Miss R. Grimsey (Oxford), 1 at $154; R R. Gardner (Waiau), 1 at $127; Reed Brothers (Dalethorpe), 6 at $129 to $130; Mrs C. C. Johnson (Rakaia), 1 at $121; T. W. Hutchison (Wainui), 5 at $122; I. C. and J. C. Harris (Decanter Bay), 1 at $121; Burnt Hollow, Ltd (Teddington), 2 at $133.50; C. P. Wright (Ashburton), 1 at $129.50.

Dairy cattle Thirty-two heifers and cows were offered in the dairy section, and buying inquiry was much stronger. Some very good heifers were included in the yarding. While no particularly high prices were paid, the good average class of heifer improved by $l5 a head. Best Friesian heifers sold to $l5l, good average from $l2O to $135, v and smaller down to $lO2. Three cows sold from $ll9 to $122. Vealers The market for an entry of 130 vealers remained firm, but bobby calves did not reach last week’s levels. There were regular sales of vealers at $lOO to $ll5, with odd sales to $l3l. Medium vealers sold from $B4 to $94 and lighter from $74 to $B2. A small number of calves sold from $5B to $6B, and bobbies from $23.50 to $32. Store cattle An entry of 200 store cattle met a ready sale. The yarding included a line of more than 100 16-month-old Hereford steers, and although they were of mainly average quality, they sold well. Most of them sold in the $95.50 to $lO9 range, with odd pens to $127. The best of several small lots of beef-bred steers sold to $134.50. and Friesians sold to $129. Sales of store cattle included: J. P. Emms (Kaikoura), 101 16-month-old Hereford steers at $95.50 to $127; L. R. Gilpin (Winchmore), 12 18-month-old Hereford steers at $134.50; Lake Edge Development Company (Kaituna), 5 adult Friesian steers at $129, 5 Angus steers at $124. Fat pigs A medium entry of fat pigs was offered, and quality was quite good. Porkers made up the largest part of the entry. Values for both porkers and baconers were on a par with last sale, but overfat pigs were taken only at a discount. Twelve choppers were offered, and quality was very mixed. Values were:— Light porkers, $l7 to $21.40. Medium porkers, $22 to $25.60. Heavy porkers and light baconers, $26 to $30.70. Medium and heavy baconers, $32.30 to $35.40. Choppers, $l5 to $33.25. Store pigs Quality was much improved in a medium entry of store pigs. The market opened slowly, but as it progressed, values improved to finish on a strong level. Good weaners and slips met the best inquiry at better rates, while other pigs were firm. Two Landrace cross sows, each with litters of nine, sold from $B2 to $9O. Values were:— Small weaners. $3.10 to $6.50. Best weaners, $7.20 to $9.80. Slips, $10.30 to $12.20. Small and medium stores, $12.40 to $l5. Larger stores, to $l7.