ADDINGTON MARKET Easier sale for most classes of prime stock

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32706, 8 September 1971, Page 19

ADDINGTON MARKET Easier sale for most classes of prime stock

Prime cattle continued to sell well at the Addington market yesterday, but prime sheep and prime lambs sold at very moderate levels.

At almost 3700 head, the prime lamb yarding was one of the largest of the season. Reflecting the large yarding, light to medium-weights eased 40c t and passings toward the end of the sale were frequent.

Prime sheep—most of them ewes—were again yarded in large numbers, and for most of them, values stayed in line with the low closing rates of last week. Only a small selection of butchers’ ewes were comparable with values ruling at some recent sales.

Prime cattle values remained the one sound aspect of the market. Some of the heavy-weights were quoted as being easier, but handyweight steers were fully firm. Store sheep values showed a marked drop, but store cattle were unchanged. Store sheep Store sheep had a very mixed sale. Most of the entry of 600 hoggets changed hands at auction, but the adult sheep sale sagged to a stop, and a number of pens of ewes and lambs were not offered as there were by then no buyers about. Store hoggets barely held to recent rates. Odd pens of sum* mer-shorn Romneys reached the $5 mark, but few of the springshorn hoggets got past the $3 mark. Ewes with lambs at foot made up the bulk of the adult store sheep section, and some of the lambs were in excellent order. But for the third week in succession, the market continued to Most of the entry which found buyers sold in the $2.20 to $2.40 range. Only the best quality ewes, with well-grown lambs ranged over $2.50. Some heavilywoolled Romneys, with big lambs, topped the sale at $3.50 all counted, and there were three other sales at $3 to $3.30. Most ewes and lambs, however, were 40c to 60c easier. Half-way through the sale, however, buying inquiry tapered off completely, and some of the larger pens of ewes with lambs at foot met no inquiry. With no buyers following, the selling agents had to pass by the remainder. , . Sales of store sheep included: Hoggets: J. F. Gallagher (Okuku), 118 Romney wethers at $5. and 85 Romney ewes at $4.90. Ewes and lambs: J. L. O’Boyle (Lakeside), 43 Romneys with 49 Down cross lambs at $3.50 all counted; K. G. Roxburgh (Leeston), 16 Romneys with 16 Down cross lambs at $3.20; E. Abrahamson (Rangiora), 11 shorn Romneys with 11 Down cross lambs at $3.10; G. W. Hurley (Horrelville), 34 Corriedales with 41 Down cross lambs at $2.95. Prime lambs There was again a very large yarding of prime lambs, the entry totalling 3680, compared with 2830 last week. The sale, which opened at 9.30 a.m. continued until almost 2 p.m. Good butchers’ lambs had a reasonably sound sale, but even at the best of the market, they were barely up to last week’s rates. Reflecting the heavy yarding, they shed some value in the second half of the sale. Light to medium-weights had a very average sale. In the second part of the sale, they were often hard to sell. Values eased by 40c to 50c for the plainer lambs, and passings were frequent in the later stages. One hundred and thirty spring lambs sold well. Quality was particularly good. Values were:— Butchers’ lambs, $7.3 to $7.70, with odd sales to $8.40. Medium lambs, $6.40 to $7. Light lambs. $5.50 to $6.20. Spring lambs, $5.20 to $6.60. Leading sales of prime lambs included:— „ W. M. Patterson (Lakeside), 22 at $6.10 to $7; G. B. Robertson (Winchmore), 73 at $6.40 to $7.10; D. B. O’Hara (Lyndhurst), 29 at $6.50 to $7.50; A. N. Watson (Pendarves), 19 at $7.60 to $7.90; J. A. Brown (Winchmore), 29 at $7 to $7.55; S. E. and F. E. King (Sheffield), 37 at $6.40 to $7.20; M. Spencer-Bower (Swannanoa), 80 at $6.75 to $7.25; A. M. Masterton (Courtenay), 50 at $6.75 to $7.50; M. Baxter (Sheffield), 65 at $6.45 to $7.20; R. J. Steele

(Darfield), 40 at $7.05 to §7.20; D. A. Dalton (Rakaia), 16 at $6.50 to $7; estate G. L. Rutherford (Parnassus), 119 at $6.50 to $7.50; L. and C. J. Johnson (Te Plrita), 58 at $7 to $7.50; W. H. McConnell (Lauriston), 15 at $7.60 to $8.40; P. G. Cunningham (Tai Tapu). 74 at $6.70 to $6.90; Burnfoot Farm, Lid (Rangiora), 50 at $6.65 to $7; A. D. Saunders (Brookside), 14 at $6.70; J. R. Duncan (Ladbrooks), 32 at $6.45 to $6.80; J. H. Oldfield (Tai Tapu), 110 shorn at $6.65 to $7.25; R. A. Richards (Rakaia), 50 at $B.lO to $8:55; R. G. Copland (Rakaia), 60 at $7.40 to $B-05; Patterson Brothers (Mayfield), 60 at $6.50 to $7.30. Spring lambs: A. Zuppicich (Lincoln), 31 at $5.20 to $6.10; L. M. and S. C. Ansell (Dorie), 3 at $6 to $6.40; P. V. Smith (Rakaia), 26 at $5.70 to $6.60; I. H. Winchester (Lakeside), 2 at $6.50; Credlton Fann (Oxford), 3 at $5.30 to $6; T. W. Bakter (Spye), 21 at $5.40 to $5.90; G. W. Findlay (West Eyreton), 30 at $5.40 to $6; J. P. Smith (Springbank), 17. at $5.60 to $5.90.

Prime sheep Prime sheep again had a very moderate sale. Ewes again made up the bulk of the entry of 3565, and, as in recent weeks, quality was very mixed. Many of the ewes were in very light condition, and they sold accordingly. Only a small selection of butchers’ ewes fetched more than $4. The general run of the yarding changed hands at little more than $3.50, at which values were unchanged on the closing rates of last week.

A skeleton entry of wethers had a limited inquiry, and values were generally back on recent rates.

Values were:— Two-tooth wethers, $6.50 to $7.50. Adult wethers, $4.80 to $6.10. Two-tooth ewes, $5.50 to $6.30. Best adult ewes, $4.20 to $4.80. Medium ewes, $3.50 to $4. Boners, $2 to $3. Leading sales of prime sheep included:—

Wethers: D. S. Taylor (Oxford), 17 three-shear at $5.45 to $5.95; G. Elcock (Rangiora), 3 threeshear at' $7.10; Smith Brothers (Hakataramea), 63 full-mouthed at $5.20 to $6. Ewes: S. H. and B. E. Chambers, Ltd (Southbridge), 19 at $4 to $4.70; M. H. Molloy (Methven), 23 at $4 to $4.20, and 9 four-tooths at $4.30; J. G. Dalzell (Culverden), 32 four-tooths at $4 to $4.50; A. G. Clark (Cashmere), 62 shorn at $3.30 to $4.10; D. H. Warren (Prebbleton), 33 at $3.70 to $4.60; A. H. Black (Hawarden), 21 at $4 to $4.60: G. G. Low (Methven), 33 at $3.40 to $4.60; W. R. Lowery (Leeston), 18 at $4.45 to $4.80; A. H. Irvine (Leeston), 15 at $3.80 to $4.60; R. J. Ashworth (Leithfield), 16 at $4.10 to $4.80; W. M. Patterson (Leeston), 18 at $3.80 to $4.40; H. G. Stevens (Irwell), 10 at $3.80; estate G. L. Rutherford (Parnassus), 64 at $3 to $3.50; R. W. A. Reed (Oxford), 53 at $3.50 to $4.50; A. W. C. McPherson (Southbridge), 18 at $2.70 to $3.70; D. A. Adams, Ltd, Southbridge), 47 at $3.20 to $4.50.

Prime cattle Entries in the prime cattle section rose from 280 last week to 373. Steers made up the bulk of the yarding, and quality was good There was a fairly big selection of heavy-weights, but competition was better than at the last two sales. Values showed little change on recent sound rates Handy-weight steers were fully firm, but most heavyweights were quoted as being A small entry of cows had a very sound sale. Prime heavy steer beef sold to $29 per 1001 b, prime mediumweight $29.50 to $31.50; prime heavy heifer beef to $29, prime medium-weight $29 to $3l; and cow beef from $22 to $24. Values were:— x Extra heavy steers, $220 to $2BO. Prime heavy, $lBO to $2lO. Prime medium, $l6O to $175. Light steers, $l4O to $155. Best heifers, to $174. Medium heifers, $125 to $l4O. Butchers’ cows, to $159. Medium cows, $l2O to $l3O. Leading sales of prime cattle included:— , Steers: J. E. Thacker (Okalns Bay), 3 at $200.50 to $256; E. W. Coop and Sons (Port Levy), 9 at $165 to $175; T. G. Maxwell (Motunau), 5 at $173; D. J. Upritchard (Cheviot), 1 at $187; W. H. Foster (Omihl), 4 at $160.50; Brown (Brothers (Kaituna). 3 at $184.50 to $204: O. G. Jenkins (Port Levy), 1 at $172.50; 0. P. Gibson (Amberley), 1 at $179.50; R. D. Gould (Amberley), 8 at $167 to $179.50; Pahau Downs (Culverden), 5 at $171.50 to $179.50; E. W. Turrell (Kaituna), 4 at $184.50; Knight’s Estate (Lavericks Bay), 3 at $164.50 to $175.50; L. R, Wilkinson

(Cheviot), 10 at $166.50 to $185.50; McQueen’s Valley Farm (Motukarara), 4 at $169 to $195; K. R. Shipley (Greendale), 3 at $199 to $204; Glazebrook (Te Pirita), 10 at $lB6 to $264; Rakaia Island Run, Ltd (Southbridge), 10 at $lBO to $279; J. L. Rutherford, Ltd (Culverden), 20 at $163 to $175; D. McCullam (Blenheim), 1 at $177; Waterfall Farm (Seddon), 5 at $165; H. D. Greenwood (Tevtotdale). 9 at $224 to $248; Miss D. P. Greenwood (Teviotdale), 1 at $225; D. O. Masefield (Goughs Bay). 6 at $lB6 to $204; R. W. A. Reed (Oxford), 3 at $2OO to $251; J. B. DouglasClifford (Stonyhurst), 18 at $2OO to $280; Williams Brothers (Robinsons Bay), 9. at $164 to $182.50; R. F. White (Hororata), 9 at $169 to $179; estate C. B. Thacker (Okalns Bay), 18 at $178.50 to $235; G. Steele (Port Levy), .8 at $l9O to $229. Heifers: Brown Brothers (Kaituna), 3 at $145 to $156; A. W. R. Trolove (Sheffield), 5 at $126 to $133; G. P. and P. I. Walsh (Halswell), 1 at $165.50; R. D. Andrew (Motunau), 5 at $126.50 to $129.50; Macartney Brothers (Tai Tapu), 2 at $143; J. I. Young (Aylesbury), 1 at $170.50; Miss E. E. Richards (Hororata), 2 at $129. Cows: Brown Brothers (Kaituna). 2 at $142; Pineleigh Pastures (Kaiapoi), 1 at $136.50; D. J. Upritchard (Cheviot), 1 at $130; G. S. Tobeck (Greenpark), 1 at $133; N. McDonald (Seddon), 1 at $159; W. J. Wraight (Dunsandel), 1 at $132; Richards Farm (Belfast), 1 at $150; J. B. Macartney (Ladbrooks), 1 at $131; D. B. Whitelaw (Tai Tapu), 1 at $135.50; A. D. Saunders (Leeston), 1 at $135.50; Mulrburn Farm (Sefton), 1 at $l3O.

Dairy cattle With only 12 heifers and cows on hand, the dairy cattle section was one of the smallest of the season. Prices were well in line with recent rates.

Friesian and Friesian cross heifers sold from $ll9 to $136. A Friesian cow topped the sale at $146, and there were other sales of Friesian cows at $l2O to $137, with Jerseys down to $BO. Store cattle Store cattle continued to sell well, although buying inquiry was not always as brisk as at some recent sales. The yarding of 230 head included a useful selection of yearling and two-year-old steers for which values were generally well in line with recent rates.. The principal entry was a line of 113 yearling Angus steers which sold from $lO3 down to $75 for a pen-average of more than $92. Two-year-old steers sold to $133, and adult steers to $147.50. Sales of store cattle included: Miss E. E. Richards (Hororata), 112 yearling Angus steers at $75 to $103; A. M. Henderson and Company (Oxford), 27 two-year-old Hereford and Angus-Here-ford cross at $lO5 to $133; R. J. McLachlan (Omihl), 8 adult Angus steers at $147.50; G. R. Hiatt (Tormore), 17 two-year-old Angus steers at $ll3 to $ll4. Vealers

Only 55 vealers were yarded, leaving the market very much under-supplied. Although quality was not particularly good, the

market was a very strong one, with regular sales at more than $lOO. The best of the entry sold from $lO5 to $ll5, with odd sales to $123.50; medium from $92 to $llO, and others from $75 to $B5. Bobby calves continued to sell particularly well in spite of the entry of 100 head being the largest of the spring. A feature of the sale was a Charolais cross bull calf at $44.50, and a heifer of similar breeding at $44. Friesian bull calves of good size sold regularly at $3O to $34, and medium Friesian and AngusFriesian cross calves at $25 to $3O. Plainer crossbred calves sold from $l6 to $2O, and Jerseys down to $B. Fat pigs At 140 head, there was again a small yarding of fat pigs. Quality was generally quite good. Porkers again accounted for the largest part of the entry, and values were firm on last week’s rates. Baconers also continued to have a sound sale. Only 10 choppers were included, and quality was mixed. Values were:— Light porkers, $19.50 to $23.60. Best porkers, $25.20 to $27.20. Heavy porkers and light baconers, $28.20 to $32.60. Heavy baconers, to $37.40. Choppers, $15.75 to $36.25. Store pigs Only three and a half races of store pigs were yarded, and quality was quite good. With a large gallery following the sale, all classes other than large stores appreciated by $3 a head. It was one of the strongest store pig markets of the year. Two advertised maiden sows fetched $lOO, while other in-pig sows made from $25 to $66. Two sows with litters made $5B and $62 respectively.

Values were:— Small weaners, $6.10 to $11.60. Best weaners, $12.20 to $13.40. Slips, $13.80 to $16.10. Small stores, $16.80 to $17.60. Large stores, to $18.30.