ADDINGTON MARKET Lambs and ewes cheaper, hoggets firm

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33056, 25 October 1972, Page 11

ADDINGTON MARKET Lambs and ewes cheaper, hoggets firm

Although values were not always as strong as last week’s good rates, prime stock continued to realise high prices at the Addington market yesterday.

Prices for spring lambs and prime ewes were lower than last week’s high rates, but i the market remained firm for a reduced entry of prime hoggets.

Light to medium-weight steers met a buoyant inquiryin spite of the absence of competition from southern buyers, but some of the heavy-weight cattle were a little easier. Store cattle were in demand, the best of the yearling steers fetching $ll5. In the store sheep section the first of the season’s weaned lambs reached 56.05. Store sheep Store sheep continued to sell' well, but with news of easier* prices on the United Kingdom’ iamb market, buyers showed some caution. The yarding of more than 1000. head included 470 ewe hoggets, j 250 wether hoggets, and 220, ewe and wether lambs. A particular point of interest! vas the appearance of the first of the season's store lambs, i The top pen of wether lambs,! some Down cross, fetched $6.05, | and there were sales of Romnev j and Perendale cross at $5.20 to I $6. A pen of Romnev ewe i lambs made $6.35. Although! quite a good sale, it was clear! that buyers had left themselves 1 a reasonable margin. Ewe hoggets met quite a free! sale, but here again, buyers kept the market realistic. A pen of| Romneys, shorn as lambs, topped j the section at $lO.lO, and other sales ranged from 57.40 to $9.40, according to size and quality. Only two pens of ewes and lambs were included in an adult sheep section of fewer than 100: head. Some Corriedales with I Down cross lambs changed 1 hands at $5.50, and a small lot: of Romney cross ewes, with, lambs, made $5.20 all counted. * Sales of store sheep included: t O. M. Brooker (Hawarden), 54 1 woolly Corriedale ewes, with 58 Down cross lambs, at $5.50 all* counted: Andrews Partnership tDarfieldi, 106 Romney cross j ewe hoggets, winter shorn, at I $9.40; W. F. Ashe (Okuku), 93: Romney ewe hoggets, shorn as lambs, at $10.10; R. G. B. Ward | (Swannanoa), 73 Down cross i wether lambs at $6.05; 78 Rom-i ney and Perendale cross at $5.20 i to $6, 41 Romney ewe lambs atl $6.35; 10 Perendales at $6.60. j Spring lambs Spring lambs again had a good . sale, but with an entry of 1010 head values did not reach the heights of last week. The yarding included a good selection of * butchers’ lambs, but only the best of them sold at more than $9. Compared with last sale, ( the market was somewhere between 50c and 70c a head easier. Values were:— Best lambs. $9 to $lO, with odd sales to $10.50. Medium lambs. $8.30 to $8 80. Light lambs, $7.50 to $B. Leading sales of spring lambs.! Included:— Nordean Farm (Dunsandel), 40,; at $8.75 to $9: H. Benny <Leestom, 12 at 58.60 to $9.25; V. T., Winter (Brookside), 118 at $8.50 ■ to $9; J. F. and D M. Brown < (Greenpark), 14 at $B.BO to $10; P. V. Smith (Dorie), 19 at $8.40 to $9; R. F. Macfarlane (Rotherham). 23 at $8.15 to $8.60; R. * Harrington (Yaldhurst). 10 at , $8.20 to $8.50; A. Zuppicich ; 'Broadfield), 38 at $8.45 to $8.70; * S. F Redmond (Ladbrooksh 44 at $B.lO to $9; T. Harland ! ’Rotherham), 12 at $8.70 to $10.50; K. R. and B. F. McDraith ’East Eyreton), 45 at $8 to $8.70: G. A. Hide (Fernsidet. 25 at $8.60 to : $8.90; J. F. Clemens (Rakaia), i 50 at $8 to $8.80: I. T. Reid • i • Springstom. 30 at $8.15 to $8.30; I < W M. Patterson (Lakeside), 38 ; at $9.20 to $9.80; E. Hide (Fern- ; sidei. 20 at 58.60 to $8.90; A. K. . Shadbolt (Little River), 20 at $9.25 to $9.90. Prime hoggets At 795 head, compared with ; 1360 last week, the prime hogget ■ section was the smallest of the 11 spring. Although it followed a much larger sale of spring. lambs, the small entry made for ' j Notifiable , 1 diseases The six cases of infective j < hepatitis reported in the|' Christchurch health district J last week were not related, i i the Medical Officer of Health ■ ' (Dr L. F. Jepson) said yester-, J day. Three of the cases were < in Christchurch city and the i i others were in Rangiora and ’ the Heathcote and Paparua counties. Also notified was one case of pulmonary tuberculosis. <

a very good sale, with values) . fully firm on recent rates. Qual-i . ity was generally good. Values were:— Best hoggets, Sl3 to $14.30. ; Medium hoggets, $10.40 to! $12.50. ; Light hoggets, $8 to $9.50. | Leading sales of prime hoggets' Included:— J. L. Shepherd and Son: ißangiora'. 11 at $11.95 to $12.10; Stewart and Rae. Ltd (Waiau).j 40 at $ll.BO to $12.60; R. F. Burnett .Cheviot), 28 at $11.40 to $12.80; Ravelston Properties; «Kirwee i, 6 at 512.70; R. H. M. Johnston (Ashley Gorge), 9 at 1 $11.30; E. A. Hutchinson (Little; River), 12 shorn at $11.90 to; $12.90; Brendean Farm (Weedons), 51 woolly at $13.40 to: $14.30; A. R. Bussell (Yaldhurst)., 40 shorn at $l4 to $14.30; C. A. R. Woods (Lincoln,, 10 at $13.60; W. Robertson (Templeton), 4 at $11.10; Navanda Farming Company (Russells Flat), 46 at $9.50 to $12.50; R. D. Parsons .Parnassus), 35 at $lO to $11.40; C. Winter (Belfast), 11 at $12.50 to i $13.70; J. H. Worrall (Springbank', 13 at $9; Reid Children s Trust (Dartield). 22 at $9 to $11.70; C. W. Robson (Spring- ' bank), 32 at $11.50 to $13.40; Miss ' D. Beardsley (Southbrook), 1 at $l4; L. S. Jackson (Hawarden), |l2 at $ll. Prime sheep Adult ewes made up the bulk' of the prime sheep yarding, • where there was an entry, of 2090 compared with 1865 last week. Although the sale was again very’ satisfactory, values j were generally back on last ; | weeks high rates. ' Butchers’ ewes continued to reach or exceed $6, but compared ; with last week, the market was 1 50 c easier, and by the end of i i the day, about 70c back. Young wethers were forward in very small numbers, and (where quality was comparable, values were in line with last 1 weeks rates. There were also i some good sales of young ewes, but here, the market was about . $1 easier, particularly for any- ' thing on the plain side. I Values were:— Best young wethers, $10.50 to i $11.40. Medium wethers, $9 to $10.20. ' Plain wethers, $7.20 to $8.20. Best young ewes, $lO to $ll, with an odd sale to $l2. Medium young ewes, $8 to . 59.50. Other young ewes, $6.50 to $7.80. Best adult ewes, shorn, $5.70 I to $6.30. Medium ewes, shorn, $4.80 to• $5.50. Plain ewes, shorn, $3.70 to , $4.50. Woolly ewes, $6 to $B. Leading sales of prime sheep ' included:— Young wethers; R. G. Murray ! (Kekerengu), 48 four-tooths at i $8.90 to $9.70, 20 two-tooths at ] $8 to $11.40. Young ewes: Estate R. O. j Bradley (Charteris Bay), 19 four- 1 tooths at $ll to $11.60; Berridale 1 Farm Ltd (Amberley), 26 four- : tooths at $9.10 to $9.30; R. V. ; Collier (Russells Flat), 8 four- I tooths at S 10.10; F. C. Ridgen 5 (Greendale), 29 four-tooths at J $6.50 to $7; A. K. McLaughlin I (Culverden >, 5 two-tooths at J $8.60, 16 four-tooths at $7.60 to ‘ ¥8.70. Adult ewes: G. W. Loe (Roth- 11 erham), 20 at $4.90 to $5.40; A. T. Stone (Hororata), 30 at $4.90 L to $6.50; estate R. O. Bradley | (Charteris Bay), 37 at $5.70 toil §6.30; S. D. Edge (Little River), I j 10 at $6.20; P. C. Bilbrough j f (Dunsandel), 46 at $5.80 to $6; | i G. W. Amyes (Leeston) 7 woolly 1 at $6.90; P. V. Smith ißakaia). 36; / at $5.20 to $5.40; W. J. Walker:? (Courtenay), 68 at $5.30 to $5.40; |j A. K. McLaughlin (Culverden), 11 64 woolly at 56.10 to $7.10; B.|l and N. McMillan (Culverden), 72 is at $4 to $5.10; H. G. Brittan (Dunsandel), 84 at $4.80 to $5.40; i A. L. Wolff (Dunsandel), 27 at $5 to $5.25; A. P. Marton (Scargill): 20 at 54.80 to $5.30; O. M. Brooker 'Hawarden). 11 at $5.20 1 to $5.60: Queenfield Farm , (Waiau), 35 at $4.75 to $5.40; R.i 1 H. M. Johnston (Ashley Gorge), : s 7 at $5 to $5.50; F. C. Ridgen (Greendale), 22 at $4.80 to $5.40;!( W. Preston (Cheviot). 19 at $4.50 < to §5.30; A. J. Smith (Swannanoa), 16 at $4.80 to $5.20; Ravel- i ston Properties (Kirwee), 46 at c $4.80 to $5.25; J. L. Elliott (Che- t viot), 19 at $4.70 to $4.80; Min- ' drum Farm (Okuku), 87 at $5.10 S to $5.80; R. J. Sloss (Cheviot), 30 1 at $4.70 to $5.50: W. S. Gartery (Springbank). 7 at $5.20; L. Couper (Little River), 33 at $5.20 to $5.60; R. Oliver (Hororata). 18 at $5.30 to §6.90; W. M. Gilbert t (Springston), 5 at $5.50; L. L. t Craw and Sons (Duvauchelle), 18 i c at $5.10 to §5.40: G. O. Osborne, t (Prebbleton). 11 at $4.70 to $4.80. <t |$ Prime cattle it At 275, compared with 325 last I r week, the prime cattle yarding If

i was again very small, but quality was very good. The yarding included a good selection of I heavy-weight cattle, and there ; was only an odd pen of plain steers. The best of the heavy-weight cattle were much on a par with | last sale, although the medium i heavy-weights were a shade I easier. Light to medium-weight steers, however, had an excellent sale, the market for this i class of beast being as good as : any this spring. Competition was : confined to the local trade. Very few heifers and cows i were included in the yarding. Prime heavy steer beef sold from $26 to ¥28.50 per 1001 b. prime medium-weight. 528.50 to 531.50; prime heavy heifer beef ' to ¥28.50. prime medium-weight, $28.50 to $30.50, and cow beef, | $2l to $24. Values were:— ! Extra heavy steers, $215 to 1¥241. Prime heavy. $l9O to $2lO. Prime medium, $174 to $lB6. ! Light steers, $l6O to $172 Other steers, down to $l4O. Best heifers, to $164. Medium heifers, $l3O to $145. Butchers’ cows, to $145. Medium cows, $ll5 to $l3O. Leading sales of prime cattle included:— Steers: J. S. T. McGiffert (Sefton). 8 at $l7O to $236; J H. M Foster (Scargill), 8 at $173.50 to ¥188; W. H. Foster (Omihi). 8 at $l7O to $175; Mrs P. J, Masefield (Akaroa), 4 at $196 to $214.50; Williams Brothers (Robinsons Bay), 8 at $174.50 to $195.50; D. R. Shipley (Harewood). 8 at $lBO to $198; A. L. and N. D. Shipiley (Harewood). 10 at ¥172 to |5175.50; Darenal Estate (Wailpara), 7 at $l6B to $192.50; B A. I Witte (Ashburton), 9 at $163.50 to $200: N. R. Withell and Son I (Motukarara), 4 at $214.50 to $240: I J. J. Brankin (Little River. 10 ,at $2OO to $236: M. A. Peach I (Sefton), 4 at S 200: Glazebrook (Te Pirital. 16 at $195.50 to $227: !C. S. Donald (Belfast). 10 at $l6B to $225; T. J. Sullivan (CashImere). 10 at $lB3 to $195; J. S. IDalgety (West Melton), 4 at $174 to $184; estate R. O. Bradley (Charteris Bayl, 8 at $183.50 to $187; Macartney Brothers (Tai Tapu). I at $180; D. M. Foster (Greendale), 2 at $175 to $210.50. Heifers: J. S. Scott (Heathcote). 1 at $146; A. K. McLaughlin (Culverden), 1 at $133.50; N. R. Withell and Son (Motukarara), 1 at $146; R. Manson (Motukarara),, 2 at $155.50 to $164.50. Cows: P. J. Coleman (Weedons), 1 at $126.50; Mrs P. J. Masefield (Akaroa), 1 at $122 to $135.50; P. A. Johnston (Springston). 1 at $122; J. S. Scott (Heathcote), 3 at $134.50 to $140.50; R. Manson (Motukarara), 1 at $145; Ravelston Property (Kirwee). 1 at $125.50. Store eattle i Yearlings continued to make! up the bulk of the store cattle j section, where there was a yard-; ing of 300 head. Quality was! again very mixed Although the • buying gallery was not large, any steers and heifers showing i size met a strong inquiry, but: small and plain yearlings were harder selling, with values | barely up to recent rates. Good yearling steers quickly: reached the $lOO mark, and the best of the yarding changed hands at $ll5. Some forward two- i year-old Angus steers made $146.! and there was another sale of: two-year-old Angus steers at $133. Empty Angus heifers of ! similar age sold to $110.50. Prices were moderate amongst: the plain end of the yarding. Small Hereford heifers changed hands at 562 to $72, and small, backward steers, at $75 to $B5. Sales of store cattle included:— R. C. Kimber (Ohoka), 11 yearling Hereford-Friesian cross heifers at $75 to $79.50; J. A. Pears (Waiau), 22 two-year-old i Hereford Heifers, empty at $79 to $94, 20 yearling Hereford heifers at $55.50 to $69; estate W. N. Masefield (Kekerengu), 14 Angus two-year-old steers at $133; D. Anderson (Waiau). 19 yearling Hereford steers at 597 to $115; A. M. Morton (Kaikourai. 16 two-year-old Hereford steers at $lO2 to $llO. Dairy cattle Dairy cattle met quite a satisfactory sale. There was an entry of only 12 head, but some useful entries were included. A Friesian cow topped the sale at $166, a very good Jersey changed hands at $l3O, and other sales ranged from $lO3 to I $122. The best of the heifers I reached $l5O, and there were I other sales of Friesians at $1361 to Sl4O. A Hereford cross heifer I with a good calf at foot, made I $129. and three advertised Short-1 horns, $lO9 to $ll3. Vealers With an entry of only 82 head.’ the veal yarding was barely up to requirements. It did not in-1 elude many large vealers, but; the sale was firm. The best of! the entry sold from $llO to $121.50. medium $95 to $lOB, and light $B4 to $92. With some interest from southern buyers, the bobby calf! market showed a recovery of §3 to $4. This week’s entry of 92

head was much smaller than in recent weeks. Good black and white bull calves sold at $25 to 527. with some sales to $29.50,; and heifers calves at 524 to $27. Hereford cross calves sold to $36. Fat pigs Fat pigs again met a strong demand. The yarding was of medium size, and quality was ■good. Under brisk competition, the market maintained last week's good rates. Fifteen choppers were included Values were:— Light porkers. $24.50 to $2B. Medium porkers, §28.50 to 532. i Heavy pork and light baconers,: $32.50 to $36. Medium baconers, $36.50 to $40.50. Heavy baconers, to $45. Choppers, $26 to $5O. Store pigs A medium yarding of store pigs met a restricted sale. Quality was mixed .and the small buying gallery sought only the better quality pigs. Good quality weaners and stores eased $1 on the last sale, but the plainer pigs declined by as much as $2. A Landrace sow. with her third litter of seven, made $B7. She was the only sow of any quality in the yarding. Values were:— Small and medium weaners, $5.10 to $9.50. Best weaners. $lO to $12.80. Slips, $13.30 to $l6. Small and medium stores, $16.50 to $lB. Large stores, to 520.30.