MOST PRIME STOCK VALUES EASE

Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33370, 31 October 1973, Page 15

MOST PRIME STOCK VALUES EASE

Prime stock were forward in large numbers at the Addington market yesterday, and with some exceptions, values were down on recent rates.

This trend was also evident in the store ; cattle and store sheep ! sections, the market i being affected by dry .seasonal conditions in I most districts. i Spring lambs, which in rejCent weeks have had a buoyant market, came back to ■ more realistic levels, and i freezing buyers were bidding on the light-weights. Hoggets, after a stronger sale last week, also shed value, although the yarding was 600 more than that of last week. All classes of prime cattle were easier, particularly heavy-weight steers. Anything in marginal condition, which would have met a fair inquiry a few weeks ago, was not sought.

Store sheep Reflecting the drier conditions prevailing in most parts of the : province, store sheep, particu- ' larly wether hoggets, had a ; harder sale. This week’s yard- : ing was again a large one, being made up of 1600 wether hog- 1 gets. 1100 ewe hoggets, and , about 700 breeding ewes. Wether hoggets were a steady , SI a head easier. The yarding ; included a useful selection of Corriedales and halfbreds, all , but a few of which were spring ' shorn. Odd lots of hoggets with a few months growth of wool sold to ; $13.10; otherwise few of the , spring-shorn hoggets exceeded j With one or two exceptions, ’ ewe hoggets also showed a distinctly easier trend. Some Rom- ■ neys topped the section at ; $14.60, while the best of the ' Corriedales and halfbreds ’ ranged from $l2 to $l3. with a number of other sales at $lO to $11.50. Dry ewes again made up the bulk of the breeding ewe section, and under nominal com- 1 petition, they ranged mainly ’ from $7 to $8.50. Two pens of i ewes with lambs at foot sold to ’

$9.50 all counted, at which they were about 50c stronger. Sales of store sheep included: Ewe hoggets: Estate H. A. Beaven (Rotherham), 56 Corriedales at $11.60; J. R. Davison (Culverden), 29 halfbreds at SI0.60; R. S. Harrison (Cheviot), 250 halfbreds and Corriedales at $l2 to $l3; C. M. Souter (Cheviot), 95 Corriedales at S 10.70; Mount Mason Partnership (Haw'arden), 150 Corriedales at $7,40 to $9; P. D. Fox (Scargill), 62 Halfbreds at $l2; D. M. Halliday fEllesmere). 55 Romneys at $14.60. Wether hoggets: A. W. Young (Waiau). 50 Corriedales at $9.80; Mount Mason Partnership (Hawarden), 140 Corriedales at $7.50 to $9.10; L. R. C. MacFarlane (Culverden), 108 Halfbreds at $9.45 to $9.85. Adult sheep: D. L. Meadows (Springston), 69 winter-shorn Romney ewes, with 80 lambs at foot, at. $9.40 to $9.50 all counted. Spring lambs Spring lamb values came back to much more realistic levels. The yarding of 968 was the largest of the spring, and quality was good.

Generally, the market was sl| a head back on last week’s rates, and for the first time this season, freezing company buyers were bidding regularly on the ' light-weights. In contrast with recent sales, | few lambs reached $l4. Values were:— Best lambs, to $14.60. Medium lambs. $l2 to $l3. Light lambs. $9.50 to $11.50. Leading sales of spring iambs included:— P. V. Smith CRakaia), 54 at $11.90 to $13.90; Miss E. Gillanders (Darfield), 17 at $11.50 to $14.40; D. M. Rennie (Rangiora), 40 at $ll.BO to $13.70; I. R. Hamilton (Omihi). 20 at $13.10 to $14.10; J. A. Tasman (Swannanoa), 34 at $ll.BO to $13.60; A. F. Knowles (Swannanoa), 19 at $11.70 to $12.60; E. J. Croy (Ashburton). 46 at $11.50 to $12.70: D. J. Banks (Coutts Island). 18 at $l3 to $13.30; G. W. Loe (Rotherham), 39 at $11.05 to $11.90; R. B. Paton (Ellesmere), 18 at $12.25; K. Pawsey (Ellesmere). 15 at $11.40; J. N. Ellison (Fernside). 19 at $12.50 to $13.90; C. McTeigue (Halswell). 15 at $12.65 to $13.30; C. J. Peter (Sefton). 6 at $13.20; N. D. Thomas (Yaldhurst), 52 at $11.30 to $13.40; A. L. Wolff (Dunsandel), 26 at $lO to $13.20; L. R. Dalzell (Culverden), 20 at $11.35 to $13.40; I. L. Dalzell (Culverden), 25 at $10.40 to $12.80; T. R. Sandler (Courtenay), 23 at $ll.BO to $13.30; G. R. Brown (Lakesideh 11 at $12.40 to $13.70; C. E. Lewis (Fernside), 11 at $13.20 to $14.60.

Prime hoggets The prime hogget yarding, at 1757 head, was almost 600 more than last week. Compared with last week’s sale, values were a steady $1 to $1.50 easier, and some passings vJere evident. The weaker hogget sale was brought about largely by the Increased yarding of lambs offered earlier in the day. Values were:— Best hoggets, $15.50 to $17.40, with one sale of $lB.BO. Medium hoggets, $13.50 to $l5. Light Hoggets, $l2 to $13.20. Leading sales of nrime hoggets included:— D. M. Halliday (Ellesmere), 10 at $16.30 to $17.20: K. Cookson (Ashburton), 25 at $13.10 to $14.20; G. O’Malley (Takamatua), 48 at $11.70 to $14.30; R. L. A. McMillan (Irwell), 26 at $11.60 to $13.40; K. and I. Bailey (Springston), 5 at $14.30; Chater Holdings (Brookside). 19 at $12.10 to $13.10; Mrs J. H. Worrell (Springbank), 24 at $13.40: J. G. Henderson (Doyleston), 12 at $13.10 to $13.80; H. J. Hamilton (Omihi), 24 at $13.80 to $14.80; K. W. H. Stace (Waiau). 18 at $l2 to $14.90; A. R. Bussell (Yaldhurst), 51 at $l7 to $18.50; C. L. Freeman (Aylesbury), 35 at $10.50 to $13.90: K. W. Flintoft (Waiau), 12 at $12.30 to $15.50; C. A. R. Woods (Lincoln), 10 at $18.10: A. T. Black (Waiau), 46 at $16.50 to $17.20; F. I/. Holmes (Ellesmere). 94 at $14.60 to $16.80; A. F, S. Rutherford (Culverden), 15 at $l5; C. A. Adams (Greendale). 23 at $15.30 to $15.80; J. L. Sheppard (KaiapolK 17 at $14.40 to $15.20. Prime sheep Sues continued to make up the bulk of the prime sheep sactlon, where there was a yarding of 1680. The sale was again a satisfactory one for vendors. Butchers’ ewes were firm on last week’s rates; others were at times 30c to 40c easier. Nevertheless, it did not take a particularly good ewe to fetch $lO. Values were:— Best shorn ewes, $10.50 to $11.20. with odd sales to $ll.BO. Medium ewes, $9 to $lO. Plain ewes, $8 to $B.BO. Young ewes, woolly, to $13.70. Aged wethers, $9 to $12.70. Leading sales of prime sheep (shorn unless otherwise stated) included:—

Ewes: Derett Brothers (Hora rata). 39 at $9.60 to $10.30: Mrs A. M. Steele (Yaldhurst), 24 at $9.70 to $11.80; W. J. Walker

(Dunsandel), 33 at 511.30 to ¥12; ( 1 J. McL. Syme (Summer Hill), 12 ic at S 9 to 510.30; M. A. and H. L.! Pickering (Mctunau), 27 at slo.loif to S 10.40; Birch Hill Station (Ox-11 ford), 38 at $9.10 to 810.40; Mrs' ’ E. G. Mason (Culverden), 49 at! I $9.60 to $9.90; J. R. Inch (Horo- ■ ratal, 81 at SB.BO to ?10; S. GJ Holland, Ltd (Cheviot), 55 woolly i: at $10.50 to $11: D. H. Warren iPrebbleton). 26 at $10.20 to J S 10.40; G. O’Malley (Ikamatua),! • 16 at $B.BO to $10.60; J. A. 11 Murphy (Lincoln), 28 at S 7 to; $9.60; M. J. Coop (Clarkeville),] 19 at SB.BO to $10.50; B. R. Currie I (Rangiora). 50 at S 8 to $10; R. B. . Coppard. (Hororata), 18 woolly i four-tooths at $13.40 to 513.70. ; Wethers: R. H. Ensor (Barry’s Bav), 84 station wethers at $11.30 to ’512.70. Prime cattle

At 456 head, the prime cattle vardlng was one of the largest of the spring, and quality was easily the best seen at the market this season. In contrast with some recent sales, there was a much larger percentage of heifers and cows. All classes of cattle were easier on last week’s rates. A small selection of heavy-weight steers eased a further $lO to $l2, medium-weight steers and heifers edged back $6 to $B, and cows showed a similar trend. Prime heavy steer beef sold at $35 to $37 per 1001b 3 prime medium-weight, $4O to $42.50; heifer beef, $37 to $4l; and cow beef at $2B to $3l. Values were:— Extra heavy steers, to $BBl. Prime heavy, $260 to $290. Prime medium, $2lO to $245. Light steers. $l6O to $195. Best, heifers, to $216. Medium heifers, $l5O to $175. Light heifers, $lOO to $l4O. Heavy cows, to 5205. Medium cows, $145 to $l7O. Other cows, down to $lOO. Leading sales of prime cattle included: — Steers: E. Blomquist (Pigeon Bay), 4 at $302 to $311; J. Plaskett (Fernside), 12 at $252 to $269; T. J. Forrester (Rotherham), 2 at $250; G. Steele and Son (Port . Levy), 8 at $266 to $308; estate • R. A. Bradley (Charteris Bay), ( 8 at $275 to $294; Cashmere Es- ] tate (Cashmere). 5 at $248 to 1 $381; J. P. Egan (Waiau), 9 at $255 to $296; estate G. A. Mcßean f (Springston\ 7 at $254 to $300: l R. F. Fear (Swannanoa), 9 at $240 to $294; J. W. Reid (Darfield), 1 at $254: D. R. Shiplev (Hare- < wood), 8 at $239 to $252; E. A. J Alexander (Lakeside). 2 at $282 5 to $286; N. R. Withell and Son * (Motukarara). 5 at $329 to $3Bl. 1 Heifers: R. C. Partington : (Rangiora), 1 at $190; L. L. Craw 1 and Son (Duvauchelle), 2 at $170; 1 W. and G. Flintoft (Waiau), 2 ] at $181; J. J. Minehan (West ♦ Melton), 6 at $170; G. A. Ridgen (Greendale). 1 at $196; Annandale Estate (Pigeon Bay). 1 at $201; R. T. Masefield (Gough’s Bav), 9 at $195 to $215; D. O. Masefield (Gough’s Bay), 10 at $l9O to $216; r J. N. Buckland (Te Oka) 2 at € $175 to $177. ' Cows: T. W. and J. L. Morri- f son (Cooper’s Creek), 1 at $195; c ?y- Curry (Irwell), 1 at $178; F. H. Hillyer (Irwell), 1 at $178; L. L. Craw and Son (Duvauchelle). 2 at $172 to $186; G. S. t Dailey (Oxford), 3 at $163 to $204; Black Ridge Farming Com- 5 pany (Ashburton), 1 at $193; E. G. Robertson (Springston), 1 at, $190; Musson Bros (Springston). 3 at ' $170; E. J. Smith (Prebbleton), 1 at $175; T. F. Carter (Ladbrooksl, 2 at $180; D. A. and R. G. Geddes (Greenpark), 1 at $189; Mrs J. H. Woods (Tai Tapu), 1 at $187; C. A. Bailey (Springston), 1 c at $178; J. J. McLean (Omihi), 4 t at $174. t 5 Store catlie i ( Apart from a small selection of top pens, store cattle values were well down on recent rates. For a large percentage of yearling steers the decline was at least $lO to $l2, and yearling

heifers were again very hard to quit. The yarding totalled more than 800 head, and it was a very mixed selection. As in recent weeks, there were a large number of plain and backward cattle, which drew limited competition. Only the best of the yearling steers exceeded $l2O. The best of the entry' ranged from about SI 15 to $124, with average at $9O to $llO, and others at $7O to $B5. Several pens of cows with calves at foot were included, and the best sale was $153 for some Herefords. Sales of store cattle included: Steers: S. G. Holland, Ltd (Cheviot), 30 yearling Angus and Angus-Short horn cross at $124 to $148; A. H. Rhodes (Sefton), 6 18-month-old Friesians at $138; R. D. Eastmond (West Melton), 20 yearling Angus cross at $100; P. de Pass (Kaituna), 16 yearling Herefords at $6l to $92; H. J. Hamilton (Omihi), 11 yearling Hereford cross at $121; Netherw’ood Farm (Omihi), 40 yearling Angus at $ll9 to $124; J. M. Duncan (Darfield), 31 yearling Angus at $lO3 to $llB. Cows and heifers: A. F. S. Rutherford (Culverden), 28 yearling Hereford heifers at $BB to $95; G. J. C. Harvey ’.Seddon), 21 Hereford and Hereford cross cows and calves at $142 to $153. Dairy cattle I With some exceptions, an entry’ of 20 cows and heifers in the dairy section had a satisfactory sale. Under competition from a South Canterbury buyer, good quality lots sold ‘ particularly well; others were in line with last week’s rates. A Friesian with her second calf |at foot, topped the market at $241. The best of the Friesian i heifers reached $228, and there I were odd sales at $l9O or better, i Medium heifers ranged from $l4O to $l6O, and plainer lots at $9O |to $llO. Vealers The veal entry, at 180 head, was one of the largest of the spring. There was a good selection of well-finished voung cattle on hand, but reflecting the larger entry, values for all but the best were $5 to $6 easier. The best of the entry reached $170; good average ranged from $l3O to 5142, medium SI 10 to $125, and light at $9O to $lO5. Competition was limited for an entry of 112 bobby calves. Black and white bull calves a few weeks of age again sold in the $25 to $3O range; otherwise the best of the remainder sold at $lB to $22. and others at $l4 to $l7. Black and white heifers ranged mainly from $l2 to $l7, i with some sales to $2O, and a : few Hereford cross bull calves ; to $35. Fat pigs Fat pigs were forward in big numbers, and quality was generally good. Compared with last week’s rates, the market was firm. Forty-six choppers were included and values were firm. Values were:— Medium porkers, $3B to $42. ; Heavy porkers and light baconers, $43 to $57. Medium and heavy baconers,: $5B to $66, with one sale to $73. j Light choppers, $35 to $49. Heavy choppers, $55 to $BO, ■ with odd sales to $105.50. Store pigs There was a large yarding of store pigs, and with competition confined to local fatteners, the market eased by as much as $5 a head. Quality was mixed, and plainer pigs showed the largest decline. Quite a number of pigs were passed in. Values were:— Small weaners, $7 to $l2. Best weaners, $l4 to $lB. Slips, $l9 to $24. Small stores, $25 to $27. Large stores, to $33.