ADDINGTON MARKET Ewes ease again with big rise in yarding

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33062, 1 November 1972, Page 19

ADDINGTON MARKET Ewes ease again with big rise in yarding

Butchers’ ewes were again easier at the Addington market yesterday, and reflecting a doubling in the entry, sortie of the prime hoggets also showed a decline.

A sizeable entry of spring lambs, however, again had a very satisfactory sale, and a small entry of wethers maintained recent rates. While the market for a large yarding of prime cattle was not as brisk, values were little short of recent high rates. Southern buyers again supported the market for heavy-weight bullocks. Almost IHO steers and heifers were offered in the store cattle section, and the market was strong. The best of the steers, aged about 16 months, fetched $l2B, and yearling heifers sold to $ll3. Because of the Royal Show, next week’s Addington market will be held on Monday. Store sheep Store sheep had a particularly good sale. With the exception of ewe hoggets, the recent easing in the wool market, and the fall in the export lamb schedule, was not reflected. This week’s yarding consisted of 465 wether hoggets, 250 ewe hoggets, 300 ewes with lambs at foot, and 170 other ewes. Wether hoggets met a brisk Inquiry from a large gallery. There were regular sales at 57.80 to 38.20, with a few top pens selling to $8.60. There were no sales at less than $7. Compared wtlh last sale, the market was about $1 a head stronger. Only four pens of ewe hoggets were offered, and quality was just average. A pen of winter-shorn Corriedales topped the section at $8.60; two pens of shorn Romneys changed hands at $7.90, and some summer-shorn Border-Romneys made $8.25. Ewes with lambs at foot met a brisk Inquiry. Some very good quality lambs were included, and values reached their highest point of the season. Some Corriedale ewes with Down cross lambs at foot topped the section at $6.60, and there were several sales at $5.50 to $5.90 all counted. Only the plainest ewes and lambs changed hands at less than $5. Sales of store sheep included: O. M. Brooker (Hawarden*, 93 Corriedale and halfbred ewes with 96 lambs at foot at $5.60 to $6.20 all counted; Te Kooura Farm (West Melton), 232 halfbred wether hoggets, shorn July, at $8.40 to $8.60. Prime lambs Recent variations in the market for wool and export meat had little effect on the prime lamb sale. At 1090 head, the yarding was 80 more than last week. The market was again a very sound one, lambs of good trade quality being firm on last week’s rates. Even the plainer end of the yarding had a fair sale. Values were:— Best lambs, $B.BO to $9.65. Medium lambs. $8 to $8.60. Light lambs, $7.50 to $7.90.

Leading sales of prime lambs included:—

J. H. Paterson (Amberley), 10 at $8.40 to $8.60; A, R. Bussell (Yaldhurst), 21 at $8.40 to $9.05; C. V. Saunders and Sons (Winchmore), 7 at $9; Nordean Farm (Dunsandel), 64 at $8 to $8.50; R. Campbell (Kirwee), 40 at $8.40 to $9; N. D. Thomas (Yaldhurst), 56 at $8 to $8.70; T. Burrows (Cheviot), 13 at $8.30 to $8.50; M. T. Buckley (Darfield), 35 at at $8.90 to $9.20; G. L. Cooper iKaituna), 7 at $9.20; W. B. and I V. E. Cooper (Cheviot), 3 at $8.80; |A. G. Clark (Cashmere), 21 at I $8.90 to $9.40; L. C. Warren I (West Eyreton), 3 at $8.50 to 59.60; A. White-Johnson (West I Melton), 34 at $7.70 to $9; Dale Marshall (Little Akaloa), 24 at $9 to $9.40; A. S. Kyle (Templeton), 33 at $B.lO to $9; L. H. and C. R. W. Johnson (Dunsandel). 36 at $8.70 to $9; F. Ridge and Son (Methven), 30 at $8 to $8.10; J. Ellison (Fernside), 17 at $8.75 to $9.10; C. McTeigue (Halswell), 12 at $9; A. Zuppidch (Broadfield), 29 at $8.90 to $9.60; G H. Lang (Glasnevin), 30 at $9.10 to 39.65: D. L. Parkinson (Tai Tapu), 35 at $8.50 to $9.40; T. D. J. Holderness (Gebbies Valley), 21 at $9.25 to $9.30. Prime sheep For the first time this season, prime hoggets were offered in the prime sheep section, and it drew a yarding of 4455 head, compared with a combined tally of 2885 last week. Hoggets, which accounted for 1600 of the yarding, again had a good sale, although the market was inclined to fluctuate. Although quality was not comparable with last week’s sale, the market still appeared to be as j much as $1 a head easier, exI cept for the top sheep. . Very few wethers were InI eluded. Young sheep followed much the same trend as the hog- | gets, but there were some good sales of older wethers. Ewes were forward in large numbers, and while quality was good, the market eased by 60c to 70c. Only the best of the shorn ewes reached $5. Values were:— Best hoggets, $l2 to $l3, with odd sales to $l4. hoggets, $9.50 to Light hoggets, $7.50 to $9. Young wethers, $8.50 to $11.90. Older wethers, $8 to $lO, with two exceptional sales to $12.40. Best shorn ewes, $4.70 to $5, with odd sales to $5.30. Medium ewes, $4.20 to $4.60. Plain ewes, $3.60 to $4. Woolly ewes, $5 to $6.60. Leading sales of prime sheep included:— Hoggets: A. Mowat (Cheviot), 21 at $10.30 to $11; D. J. and J. Stewart (Rakaia), 35 at $10.40 to $11.30; C. E. Grigg (Hickory Bay), 30 at $ll to $12.90; N. C. and C. C. Greenwood (Ellesmere), 25 at $10.30 to $11.30; J. G. Mangin (Methven), 69 at $11.20 to $12.80; R. G. Douglas (Scargill), 30 at $10.95 to $11.40; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 18 at $8 to $9.50; D. T. Archbold (Cheviot), 15 at $8.60 to $10; G. W. Timms (Irwell), 12 at $10.70 to $10.90; A. R. Bussell (Ricearton), 56 at $13.40 to $l4; J. J. Johnson (Rakaia), 24 at $11.60 to $12.60; W. J. Montgomery (Southbridge), 38 at $9.70 to $10.70; F. Ridge and Son (Methven), 31 at $12.60 to $13.10; R. D. Parsons (Parnassus), 21 at $lO.lO to $10.30; R. C. Overton (Greta), 22 at $10.20 to $11.50; R. K. Craw (Pigeon Bay), 25 at $9.20 to $10.90; P. G. Washbourne (Dunsandel), 9 at $9.30; D. G. Malcolm (Cheviot), 7 at $9; H. P. Ginders (Hawarden), 20 at $8.40 to $9.50. Wethers: S. W. GaUetly (Ashburton), 25 two-tooths at $9.50 to $lO.BO, 44 four-tooths at $9.35 to $9.90; J. L. Wright and Company (Hawarden), 6 two-tooths at $10.90, 15 four-tooths at $9.60; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 5 two-tooths at $9.40; L. M. Marshall (Leeston), 13 four-tooths at $7.70; I. C. Graham (Cust), 25 adult at $lO to $12.40; N. C. and C. C. Greenwood (Ellesmere), 10 four-tooths at $9.20. Young ewes: Estate D. W. O’Callaghan (Culverden), 12 woolly four-tooths at $5.50 to $7.10; V. S. Shadbolt (French Farm), 12 four-tooths at $5.30 to $8.10; J. G. Dalzell (Culverden), 11 four-tooths at $7.70; A. S. Waddle and Son (Ashburton), 55 four-tooths at $6 to $7; R. E. Menzies (Menzies Bay), 18 fourtooths at $6.10 to $3.30: R. W. Chapman (Hororata), 7 fourtooths at $6.50; Lands and Survey Department (Tinline Downs, Waiau), 8 four-tooths at $7.50. Adult ewes: J. P. D. Hall (Tai Tapu), 137 at $4.80 to $5.60; S. J. and P. Field (Cheviot), 56 at $5 to $5.20; M. T. Butterick (Hawarden), 70 at $4.60 to $5.10; O. E. Bell (Rakaia), 46 at $4.70; estate H. R. Bell (Rakaia), 84 at 54.45 to $4.60; A. S. Waddle and Sons (Ashburton), 19 at $4.40 to $4.60; estate D. W. O’Callaghah (Culverden). 12 woolly at $5.90 to $6; J. G. Collin (Greendale), 16 at $4.70 to $4.85; R. W. Wright (Dunsandel), 27 at $4.60 to $4.80; R. E. Menzies (Menzies Bay), 41 woolly at $4.70 to $6 60; A. L. de Lambert (Ethelton), 30 iat $4.40 to $4.85; A. T. Arscott (Culverden), 22 at $4.40 to $5; J. G. Dalzell (Culverden), 19 at $4.30 to $5.10: J. L. Doak (Omihi), 51 at $4.20 to $5.10; Lands and Survey Department (Tinline Downs, Waiau), 44 at $420 to $5; J. J. Johnson (Rakaia), 21 at $4.40 to $5: Percival Farm (Hanmer Springs), 42 at $4 50 to $5: P. J. Reardon (Darfield), 25 at $4.60 to $5; A. W. C. McPherson (Southbridge), 38 at $4.75 to $5.15; C. McTeigue (Halswell), 19 at $4.70 to $4.90; P Bilbrough (Dunsandel), 26 at $4 80 to 54.90; T. W. Evans (Femside), 16 at $4.80 to $5.10; R. L. Brooker (Hawarden), 56 at $4.40 to $5; R. K. Craw (Pigeon Bay), 25 at $4.80 to $4.90; C. R.

Pilbrow and Son (Oxford), 25 at $4.60 to $4.70; J. D. McLaughlin (Rangiora), 27 woolly at $4.50 to $6.50; M. G. Stevens (Irwell), 16 at $4.80 to $5.40; D. H. Warren (Prebbleton), 23 at $4.80; R. J. Earl (Scargill), 35 at $4.80 to $4.90; R. H. Ballagh (Hororata), 15 at $4.60 to $5.10; Inanga Farm (Shirley), 15 at $4.70 to $5.20; M. Coop (Clarkville), 14 at $4.80 to $5.10. Prime cattle At 484 head, the prime cattle yarding was one of the largest of the spring, and it included a good selection of top quality bullocks. With outside competition from Oamaru and Dunedin, the market was again a very' sound one. It was not always as brisk as the last two sales, but values were little short of the recent good rates. Outside buyers again showed most interest in the medium heavy-weight bullocks. Heifers were forward in very small numbers, but there was a much improved supply of cows. Prime heavy steer beef sold from $26 to $28.50 per 1001 b, prime medium-weight, $28.50 to $3l; prime heavy heifer beef to $28.50; prime medium-weight, $28.50 to $3O; and cow beef, $22 to $24 Values were;— Extra heavy steers, to $254. Prime heavy, $lB5 to $2OO Prime medium. $l7O to $lB2. Light steers. $154 to $164. Best heifers, to $l6O. Medium heifers, $l3O to $145. Butchers’ cows, to $164. Medium cows, $l2O to $135. Leading sales of prime cattle included:— Steers: H. and A. Barnett (Sedgemere), 2 at $l7B to $184.50; A. E. Cross and Company (Oxford), 1 at $209.50; estfite W. A. Gray (Kaltuna). 5 at $174.50 to $182.50; N. A. Riddle (Omihi), 3 at $145 to $193.50; J S. Scott (Heathcote Valley), 5 at $l7l to $175.50; J. B. Douglas-Clifford (Stonyhurst), 17 at $177 to $185.50; Stonyhurst Trust (Stonyhurst). 3 at $185; estate L. D. Stanbury (Wainui), 9 at $174 to $189; R. F. Fear (Swannanoa), 11 at $165 to $175.50; estate G. A. Mcßean (Springston), 2 at $171; L. J. Witte (Teddington), 12 at $197 to $231.50; D, R. Shipley (Harewood), 11 at $177.50 to $191.50; A. T. Black (Waiau), 12 at $183.50 to $186.50; M. H. and J S. Wells (Oxford), 2 at $163.50 to $165.50; Coes Ford Farm, Ltd (Irwell), 7 at $178.50 to $188.50; estate J. and G. Murgatroyd (Culverden), 20 at $163 to $182; W. Murray (Blenheim), 1 at $189.50; Hunter Estates, Ltd (Irwell), 2 at $190.50 to $193; E. J. Francis (Yaldhurst), 10 at $lB4 to $195.50; Glazebrook (Te Pirita), 16 at $2OO to $254; Rakaia Island Run, Ltd (Southbridge). 8 at $210.50 to $235; T. J. Sullivan (Cashmere), 4 at $200.50; J. R. Parish (Cashmere), 4 at $lB9 to $197; J M. Scott (Woodend), 3 at $174; E. King (Waikuku). 2 at $lB7 to $241; C. S. Donald (Belfast), 4 at $173 to $220; E. M. and B. J. Adams (Greendale), 2 at $171.50. Heifers: E. L. Gibb (Motunau), 3 at $lll to $149.50; Clarkson Brothers (Greendale), 1 at $152.50; W. A. Gray (Teddington), 3 at $130.50 to $149; E. L. Adams (Brookside). 1 at $150.50; J. L. Rutherford. Ltd (Culverden), 5 at $139; E King (Waikuku). 1 at $160.50; D. A. Dalton (Methven), 1 at $142; R. V. Collier (Russells Flat), 1 at $145; J. Chayton (Blenheim), 4 at $144. Cows: I. T. Reid (Weedons), 1 at $153.50; S. W. Woolley (Blenheim). 1 at $131; A. E. Cross and Company (Oxford), 1 at $131; L. K. Sloss (Amberley), 2 at $132.50 to $155.50; estate R. L. Jameson (Culverden). 10 at $ll5 to $154; Longbeach Estate (Ashburton). 2 at $133 to $164; K. S Pettigrew (Waiau), 1 at $140; M. Rountree (Papanui). 1 at $126.50; Macartney Brothers (Tai Tapu), 2 at $125; D. Dalton (Methven). 1 at $137; A. J. Thomas (Greeripark), 1 at $138; R. H. Moir (Lincoln), 4 at $l3l. Store cattle At 955 head, the store cattle yarding was a large one for a weekly sale at this time of the year. As at recent sales, yearlings accounted for the largest part of the yarding, and some very good cattle were included. The large yarding drew buyers from outside districts, particularly South Canterbury, and the market was very strong. The tops of the yearling to 16-month-old steers sold to $l2B, and there were frequent sales approaching $l2O. Only a small number of pens fetched less than $lOO

Best yearling beef-bred heifers sold to $ll3, and good average ranged from $92 to $lO5. Very few two-year-old cattle were offered. Sales in this category included Hereford and Angus cross steers at $137, and Friesian steers at $l2O to $l3O. Sales of store cattle included:

J. J. McLean (Omihi). 50 yearling Hereford steers at $ll6 to $128: R. J. Hall (Coalgate), 23 yearling Hereford steers at $81; A. C. Hyde (Cheviot), 7 two-year-old Angus steers at $120: David J. Parsons (Blenheim), 17 two-year-old Angus and AngusHereford cross heifers (empty) at $lOB to $111; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 10 two-year-old Angus-Hereford cross heifers (empty) at $118.50; A. C. Hyde (Cheviot). 20 yearling Angus heifers at $96.50; E. S. Henderson (Kaituna), 42 yearling AngusHereford cross heifers at $97 to $113; S. J. and P. Field (Cheviot), 59 yearling Angus and AngusHereford cross heifers at $90.50 to $108: T. H. Burguin (Swannanoa), 25 yearling Hereford and Angus steers at $113.50 to $120: Shiva Farm (East Eyreton), 48 yearling Angus steers at $lOO to $106; A. F. Croft (Omihi), 59 yearling Angus steers at $67.50 to $B2, and 30 yearling Angus heifers at S6l to $67.50; R. L. Davison (Culverden), 14 yearling to 15-month-old Angus steers at $115.50: P. D. Draper (Culverden. 23 12 to 15-month-old Angus steers at $llO to $ll6. and 9 5-month-old Angus - Hereford cross steers at $122; O. R. Chamberlain and Son (Norwood), 15 yearling Hereford heifers at $96 to $97; P. G. and L. M. Mears (Oxford) 6 18-month-old CharolaisFriesian cross heifers and 15 18-month-old Hereford-Friesian cross heifers at $113; W. J. Lundie (Prices Valley), 13 two-year-old Hereford cross steers at $93 to $137, and 30 two-year-old Hereford heifers at $BB to $115: C. A. Croft (Culverden), 5 yearling Hereford steers at $9l; C. G. Gardner (Waiau), 30 yearling Angus heifers at $l2l to $128; E. G. Robertson and Son (Spring, ston) 12 two-vear-old Friesians at $128; C. A. Bailey (Springston), 6 16-month-old Friesian heifers at $92.50. Dairy cattle Once again, the dairy cattle yarding was a small one. It comprised 14 cows and heifers. Buving inquiry was steady. The best of the heifers reached $165, and other sales ranged from $l2B to $l4O. Most of the cows ranged from $126 to $136, while a heavy crossbred cow, which had run to beef, made $152. Vealers An entry of 90 vealers had a strong sale. The yarding included a good selection of wellgrown, well-finished heifers which were virtually in the babybeef class. The best of the entry sold from $ll5 to $125, with odd sales to $129, medium $9B to $llO and ■light from $B5 to $95.

A yarding of 152 bobby calves had a steady sale, in spite of an absence of outside competition. Good black and white bull calves ranged mainly from $24 to $27, with odd sales to $29, while smaller calves ranged from $lB to $22. Black and white heifer calves sold to $2B and Hereford cross calves to $34. Fat pigs Fat pigs continued to meet a strong sale. The yarding was a little bigger than usual and quality was good. All classes of pigs met a brisk inquiry and it was evident that demand remained unsatisfied at the end of the sale. Outside competition was also a factor in the strength of the market. Fourteen choppers were included. Values were:— Light porkers, $24.10 to $27.80. Medium porkers, $28.40 to $32. Heavy pork and light baconers, $32.60 to $36. Medium baconers, $36.50 to $4l. Heavy baconers, to $47. Choppers, $2l to $55. Store pigs Slips made up a large proportion of the store pig yarding and quality was quite good. Weaners were forward in only small numbers. Competition from the West Coast and Kaikoura kept the market at a good level most of the day. Compared with last sale, the good weaners and slips improved as much as $l. Two advertised Large WhiteLandrace cross sows with litters of 10 and 12, sold from $lO6 to $126 and two pedigree Landrace sows, each with litters of nine, ranged from $lOO to $ll2. Values were:— Small to medium weaners, $5.50 to $9. Best weaners, $9.50 to $13.20. Slips, $13.50 to $l7. Small and medium stores, $l7 to $18.50. Large stores, to $22.