ADDINGTON MARKET Prices recover with drop in sheep entries

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33032, 27 September 1972, Page 9

ADDINGTON MARKET Prices recover with drop in sheep entries

Smaller yardings allowed prime hogget and prime sheep values to make a strong recovery’ at the Addington market yesterday. For butchers’ ewes, the market was the best for a month.

Entries in the prime hogget section were almost 1000 below last weeks, and under good competition, many hoggets recovered last week’s decline, particularly late in the sale.

Young wethers met brisk competition, the top pens ■ fetching more than $ll. The! ewe section also received, stronger buying support, and with odd sales of heavily- ■ woolled ewes to $B, the sale, was little short of some of. the good mid-winter markets, i An increased yarding of. prime cattle had a firm sale., and the light to medium- j weight steers again had the' best of the competition. Dry pastoral conditions appeared to have some reaction' in the store stock market.; Ewes with lambs at foot] were easier, and inquiry was more restricted for some of I the yearlings in the store i cattle section. Store sheep Store sheep continued to meet a steady inquiry, although ewes with lambs at foot did not generally reach last week's strong rates. A yarding of about 300 wether hoggets had a good sale. The entry was again made up of; small lots. Forward shorn Cor-i ned ales sold regularly at $5.40. to $6, and woolly hoggets to $6.80. ■ Several small lots of autumn- j shorn Romneys from the Coast! ranged from $4.70 to $5.25. A line of 480 halfbred ewe' hoggets, off hill country, did noti meet very strong competition.! Prices ranged from So to $6.80. They were carrying seven to eight months growth of wool. ' The yarding of 600 adult store 1 sheep included the best part of: 450 ewes with lambs at foot.* Although there was steady buying inquiry, the market was 40c! to 50c back on last week’s strong rates. The best of the woolly ewes* with lambs at foot reached $5.10, which was comparable with last; week's rates. Others of a simi-l lar description ranged from! $4 20 to $4.60. Shorn ewes with lambs ranged, from $3 70 to $3.90. Most of the; ewes were down in the mouths, although the lambs were well forward A feature of the sale was the competition for ewes still to ; lamb A pen of mixed-aged Corriedales in the wool fetched

$9.20, and others made $7.50 or better. Sales of store sheep included:— Breeding ewes: B. A. Murray ‘Harewood), 29 woolly’ ewes with 31 lambs at foot at $5.10; R. P. Rivers (Springbank i, 21 woolly ewes with 22 lambs at $4.60; L. A. Catherwood (Charing Cross), 36 mixed-aged Corriedale ewes, due now, at $9.20. Spring lambs Entries in the spring lamb section rose from 420 last week to 520, and quality was good. Under good competition, the market was little short of last week’s rates. The best of the entry ranged from $7.70 to $8.30. medium $7.20 to $7.60, and light from $6.40 to $7. Leading sales of spring lambs included:— L. G. Thomas 'West Melton), 29 at $7.30 to $7.90: G. H. Beaven ißotherhami, 5 at $8; F. L. Homes (Ellesmere), 44 at $7.10 to $7.70; W. T. Opie (Springston). 15 at $7.55 to $8; W. J. Walker (Halkett), 18 at $8 to $8.25; D. H. Kavanagh (Yaldhurst), 10 at $7.80; D. J. and J. Stewart (Rakaia), 15 at $7.45 to $7.70; M. K. Smart (Irwell). 14 at $7.20 to 57.70; Pierce Brothers (West Melton), 37 at $8 to $8.30; R. R. Wild (East Eyreton), 10 at $7.60 to $7.80; R. Greenwood (Aylesbury), 21 at $7.35 to $7.70. Prime hoggets Prime hoggets generally had a much stronger sale. At 1700 head, the varding was 990 fewer than last week, and quality was better. The market opened on an easier note, even for the top sheep, but as competition increased, the market showed a useful lift, and in the closing stages, many hoggets had fully recovered last week’s decline of 80c to $l. Values were:— Butchers’ hoggets, SI 1.50 to $13.50, with odd sales to $14.60. Medium hoggets. $9.50 to $ll. Light hoggets, $7.50 to $9. Other hoggets, $6.50 to $7.20. Sales of prime hoggets included:— G. J. Mangin (Methven), 104 shorn at $11.35 to 512.60; T. R. Copeland (Ashburton), 20 shorn at SI 1.35 to $11.40; Riverview Farm /Darfield), 10 at $12.75; Manaw’anui Farm (Rakaia), 100

shorn at $10.70 to $11.90; R. A. Boulton (Burnham), 15 at $10.20 to $11.80; R. K. Morrish (Springston), 21 shorn at $10.70 to $11.20; L. G. Smith (Broadfields), 15 at 59.50 to $10.40; Breadean Farm (Weedons), 113 at $ll to $l3; D. J. and J. Stewart (Rakaia), 20 at $10; E. C. Opie (Killinchy), 20 at $11.40 to $12.05; estate E. D. Denham (West Melton), 37 at $9.60 to $11.80; C. W. Robson (Springston), 26 at $9.20 to $11; J. C. Horn (Oxford), 46 shorn at $7.80 to $11.40; C. A. Watson (Methven), 37 at $9.70 to $l3; Lands and Survey Department (Waiau), 36 at $11.20 to $l3; F. Ridge and Son (Rakaia), 54 at $9.10 to $12.50; W. H. McConnell (Rakaia), 13 at $l4 to $14.40. Prime sheep Probably because of the smaller sale of hoggets earlier in the day. the prime sheep sale opened on a very strong level, with both ewes and wethers showing a marked improvement on last week’s rates. Ewes of good average quality were 50c to 60c stronger, and some of the top lots showed a greater lift. Wethers had a very good sale, but the entry was only small, and quality was generally much improved. Compared with last sale, values were $1 stronger. A small entry of adult wethers showed a similar improvement. The prime sheep yarding was 1995, compared with 2800 last week.

Values were:— Best young wethers, $lO to $11.30. Medium wethers, $8.70 to $9.70. Adult wethers, $7 to $9.20. Best w’oolly ew’es, $6 to $6.70, with odd sales to $B. Medium ewes, $5.30 to $5.80. Best shorn ewes, $4.50 to $5.10. Medium shorn, $3.80 to $4.35. Plain ewes, $2.80 to $3.60. Leading sales of prime sheep were:— Young wethers: T. R. Copland (Ashburton), 4 two-tooths at $9.80. and 14 four-tooths at 58.40 to $9.60; A. O. C. Rutherford (Hawarden), 4 two-tooths at $lO.lO, and 9 four-tooths at $B.lO to $9.10; A. R. Broughton (Greendale), 6 two-tooths at $11.30, and 10 four-tooths at $9.10; Merrydell Farm (Dunsandel), 10 four-tooths at $8.80; J. S. and estate W. J. Allan (Rotherham), 13 four-tooths at $9.10; S. D. McKay (Tai Tapu), 14 two-tooths at $7.30 to $9.80, and 14 four and six-tooths at $B.lO to $8.60; C. H. Upham (Hundalee), 12 four-tooths at $6.90 to $7.80. Adult wethers: C. H. Upham j (Hundalee), 46 full-mouthed at $4.50 to $7.40. Young ewes: S. D. Mac Kay

, (Tai Tapu), 6 two-tooths at $9.10; J. McL. Syme (Summerhill), 3 two-tooths at $9.80. Adult ewes: E. W. Coop and Sons (Port Levy), 18 woolly at $6.80 to 57.10, and 32 shorn at $4.80 to $5.20; Mrs S. M. McKenzie (Rangiora), 19 at $5.30 to $6; L. Inwood (Le Bons Bay), 17 at $4.80; J. L. Walker and Son (Dunsandeli, 68 full-woolled at $5.60 to $7.30; K. W. H. Stace (Waiau), 17 at $5.30 to $5.90; D. McLenaghan (Leeston), 19 fullwoolled at $6.60 to $8; A. L. Adams (Sheffield), 10 at $5 to $6.40; Macartney Brothers (Tai Tapu), 13 at $5 to $6.40; Riverview Farm (Darfield), 48 at $3.90 to $4.75; M. J. Casey (Brookside), 14 at $3.65 to $4.80; D. W. Syme (Darfield). 28 at $5.10 to $6; J. McL. Syme (Summerhill), 41 at $3.70 to $4.80, and 32 woolly at $4.80 to $6.10; Awanui Downs Trust (Cheviot), 30 at $5 to $6.10; C. C. Croft (Lobum), 45 at $6.50 to $7; A. M. Calder (Halkett), 19 at $5.60 to $6; R. P. Rivers (Springbank), 29 at $5.60. Prime cattle

Prime cattle again had a very food sale. The yarding rose from 86 last week to 312, at which it w r as much closer to buyers’ requirements. Quality was good. A few more cows were included, but there was only a small selection of heifers.

Although the market opened on a slightly easier note, it improved to a par with last week’s good rates.

Prime heavy steer beef sold from $25 to $2B per 1001 b, prime medium-weight $2B to $30.50; prime heavy heifer beef to $2B, prime medium-weight $2B to $29.50, and cow beef $2l to $24. Values were:— Extra heavy steers, $2lO to $225. with odd sales to $250. Prime heavy, $lB5 to $2OO. Prime medium, $165 to $lBO. Light steers, $l5O to $162. Other steers, $135 to $145. Best heifers, $145 to $157. Medium heifers, $l3O to $142. Butchers’ cows, to $135. Medium cows, $llB to $l2B. Leading sales of prime cattle included: —

Steers: W. and F. Mcßride (Winchester), 10 at $182.50 to $210; Williams Brothers (Robinson’s Bay), 8 at $172.50 to $180; G. W. Letham (Ashburton), 10 at $l7O to $184; W. Thornton (Harewood) 1 at $192.50; H. and A. Barnett (Sedgemere) 2 at $l9l to $223; T. E. Rowlands (Kaiapoi), 1 at $180; G. D. Greenwood (Teviotdale), 8 at $2OO to $226; J. D. Wilson (Sefton), 1 at $184.50; P. J. Heslop (Irwell), 1 at $172.50; A. S. Lewis (Woodend), 2 at $178; Cashmere Estate (Cashmere). 7 at $215 to $249; G. Holmes (Templeton), 6 at $175 to $178.50; Glazebrook (Te Pirita), 16 at $204.50 to $218.50; W. Winter and Sons (Kaiapoi), 9 at $172 to $180: C. S. Donald (Belfast), 8 at $181.50 to $209; J. M. Scott (Woodend), 3 at $172.50 to $179.50; R. R. Haylock (Akaroa), 1 at $180: D. Deans and Son (Darfield), 2 at $221; R. A. Richards (Rakaia), 1 at $172.50.

Heifers: Mrs M. A. Keane (Rakaia), 1 at $142; D. R. Marshall (Little Akaloa), 2 at $131.50; J. M. Scott (Woodend), 1 at $140.50; R. R. Haylock (Akaroa), 2 at $143; S. L. and B. E. Chambers (Southbridge), 2 at $l4O to $150; Lowfield Farm (Halkett). 1 at $145.50; estate V. J. Armstrong (Stony Bay), 2 at $150; Dumgree Station (Seddon), 11 at $145 to $157; J. and J. R. Earl (Annat), 1 at $132.

Cows: W. Puschell (Ohoka), 2 at $122 to $131.50; D. J. Tapper (Irwell), 1 at $127.50; E. G. Robertson (Springston), 1 at $135; Lowfield Farm (Halkett), 3 at $133; Demmocks Estate (Rangiora), 3 at $127 to $128; R. Oliver (Hororata), 1 at $133; D. G. Heslop (Brookside), 2 at $134; J. K. McAlpine (Spye), 4 at $125.50; J. and J. R. Earl (Annat), 1 at $l3O. Store cattle Store cattle showing a little breeding continued to sell well, but the inquiry for some of the plain yearlings was more restricted. The yarding was about 300 head, and quality was again very mixed. The best of a very small selection of two-year-old beef-bred steers reached $133, and there were other sales at $122 to $127.50.

The best of the yearling steers ranged from $BO to $89.50, with one sale at $100; medium from $7O to $7B, and small down to $6O. Some young Hereford cows with calves at foot changed hands at $165, and some yearling Hereford heifers made $B3.

Sales of store cattle included: Dunfield Farm (Hororata), 9 Hereford cows with 9 calves at foot at $165 and 14 yearling Hereford heifers at $B3; estate V. J. Armstrong (Stony Bay), 15 Angus and Angus cross two and three-year-old steers at $122 to $133. Dairy cattle Dairy cattle had a harder sale. The market indicated that dry conditions are having some effect on demand, as even buyers of cows for calf-rearing purposes were operating within restricted limits.

The yarding of 27 head was of very plain quality. The best of the heifers—a Friesian in milk—made $127, while the top price for cows was $l5O. Several other Friesian cows ranged from $l2O to $133. while Jerseys sold mainly from $BO to $9O. Compared with last sale, the market was an. other $5 to $6 easier.

Vealers At 100 head, the veal entry was the largest for some weeks. It included a larger proportion of heavy-weights, and quality was good. In spite of the increase in numbers, the market remained firm.

Best vealers ranged from $ll2 to $126. medium $95 to $lOB, and light $BO to $9O. Most of the bobby calves had a better sale, mainly because the varding declined from 240 last week to $l7B. Good black and white bull calves sold mainly from $24 to $2B, and others at $lB to $22. At these rates the market was $4 stronger. Hereford cross bull calves sold regularly at $32 to $37.50, and some Charolais cross bull calves reached $4O. Fat pigs Fat pigs were forward in small numbers, but quality was quite good. The market remained fully firm on last week’s good rates. Nineteen choppers were included. Values were: Light porkers, $22 to 525.50. Medium porkers. $26 to $29.20. Heavy pork and light baconers, $3O to $34. Medium baconers, $35.50 to $3B. Heavy baconers, to $44.30. Choppers, $lB to $45.25. Store pigs A medium yarding of store pigs was offered, and quality was mixed. The weaner entry included a much larger number of small and rough pigs. With the exception of small and plain weaners, the market remained firm. A Large White sow, due now to her fourth litter, fetched $76; a sow with third litter of seven made $93, and two small firstlitter sows, each with nine piglets, ranged from $B6 to $9l. It was a particularly good sale. Values were: Small weaners, $7.30 to $lO. Best weaners, $10.50 to $l3. Slips. $13.30 to $15.50. Small and medium stores, $15.70 to $17.30. Large stores, to $lB.

Rugby.-—A last-minute try and conversion by the first fiveeighths, K. J. Jennings, enabled the Canterbury Colts Rugby team to beat Otago B, 19-13, on Saturday. Cant -bury referees won their annual match against Otago referees, 16-6.