Cows dominate sales

Press, 6 May 1981, Page 27

Cows dominate sales

Addington market

Cows dominated the prime cattle sale at Addington market yesterday The best of the cows, steers, and heifers sold at last week’s rates, but lighter sorts were cheaper. Prime lambs improved by $1 and prime sheep remained bn a par. Prime lambs The prime iamb market improved by $1 for the best lambs offered. Others in the yarding of 1384 (1293 last week) sold on a par. Competition, especially for the heavier lambs, was particularly strong. Values were — Light lambs: $14.70 to $16.50. - Medium lambs. $16.60 to $18.70. Heavy lambs: SIB.BO to $20.90, with odd sales to $22.50. Shorn lambs- to $21.10 Sales of prime lambs included.— E. Blomquist (Pigeon Bav). 33 shorn at sl6 to $lB. Mrs E. M. Skurr (Oxford). 44 shorn at $16.80 to sl9: L. C. Warren (Weedons). 27 at $lB to sl9; P. R. and S. L. Harris iWaiaug 17 at s2l to $22.50: W. T Copland (Rakaia). 64 at $14.40 to $17.30; Ravelston Properties (Darfield), 20 at $15.50 to $16.30: A. M. Harcourt (Rakaiai. 45 to $15.40 to $17.90; S. J. Bradley (Dobson). 81 at $16.60 to $18; K. R. Parkinson (Rangiora). 13 at sl6 to $19.80: F. L. Holmes (Ellesmere). 29 at $16.60 to $18.30; I. J. Gillies (Kaiapoi). 16 shorn at' $16.40 to $18.30; Tui Farm (Halswell). 59 shorn at S2O to s2l; K. J. Powell (Westport), 50 shorn at $18.60 to $20.60; Mrs D. Pavelka (Oxford). 32 shorn at $19.10 to $21.10; A G. Frost (Ohoka). 36 shorn at $16.70 to sl7; G. Lancaster (Springston). 26 at $17.20 to $19.20; S. Gray (Rakaia). 21 at $lB.lO to sl9; G’rav Bros (Kaituna), 23 at $18.70 to $20.30. Prime sheep The market for two-tooths and old ewes showed little change. The yarding increased to 2236 (1906 last week), but this did not seriously affect demand. Values were:— Best two-tooth wethers: $lB to $19.30. Medium two-tooth wethers: $15.60 to $17.80. Two-tooth ewes: $15.30 to sl9lO. Best old ewes: $10.70 to $12.10 with odd sales to $13.90. Medium old ewes: $9.80 to $10.60. Light old ewes: down to $5.30. Sales of prime sheep included — two-tooth wethers: H. G. Collins (Glentunnell.loo at sls to $18.80; R. and J. McDrury iLadbrooks). 24 at $15.20 to sl7: R. W. Burnett (Cheviot). 75 at $16.40 to $17.20; Inkson and Hardaker (Amberley;, 33 at sls to $18.50: K. R. Parkinson (Rangiora), 8 at $19.30; W. J. Cunningham (Weka Pass), 44 at $15.60 to $16.20; L. C. Gardiner (Waiau). 46 at $14.80 to $17.80; O. M. Prattley (Rangiora), 19 at sls to $17.80. Ewes: Evans Bros (Rakaia Gorge). 54 at $9.10 to $11.40; A. O. H. and N. B. Tripp (Darfield), 75 at sl2 to. $13.90: M. .1. Sidey (Cheviot). 52 at sll to $12.10: J. A. Allen (Greenpark). 44 at $8.90 to $10.50: D. J. Potto (Greenparkl. 100 at sll to

$12.90: Brooksdale Estate (Springfield). 136 at $9.60 to $10.60: P. J. and P. Tulley (Rakaiai. 56 at $9 to $11.20: R. S. Fowler (Glenrov), 29 at $8 to $10.70. Prime cattle Although the prime cattle yarding increased from 470 (last week)t0'846 a buyer was found for most cattle offered. Values for lighter steers and heifers declined between $5 to $lO, but larger steers sold well. At least half of the yarding consisted of boner cows. The best of these sold readily, but too many light-weights were offered. These made down to $95. The best steer price was $492 for the best of nine Herefords from Miss J. R. Anderson (Charteris Bay). The best heifer price was $368 for a Friesian-Hereford cross from A. D. Greenslade (Alford Forest) and $394 was paid for a Friesian cow from H. O. and S. J. Haylock (Greenpark). Steers and heifers to 220 kg sold between 119 and 124 c a kilogram: between 220 kg and 270 kg. 118 c to 122 c; and over 270 kg, to 129 c. Values were:Prime heavy steers: $395 to $457 with odd sales to $492. Prime medium steers: $355 to $385. Prime light steers: $290 to $350. Prime heavy heifers: $270 to $290 with odd sales to $368. Prime medium heifers: $240 to $262. Prime light heifers: $206 to $239. Prime heavy cows: $290 to $328 with odd sales to $394. Prime medium cows: $251 to $282. Prime light cows: S2OO to $244 with some sales down to $95. Sales of prime cattle included — Steers: E. Blomquist (Pigeon Bay), 9 at $362 to $382: K. D. Stevenson (Flaxton). 8 at $314 to $332; I. M. Banks (Coutts Island). 3 at $386 to $452; Winter Bros (Belfast). 15 at S3OB to $325: Mrs B. Grimwood (Baisweil), 1 at $314; Stewart and Rae (Waiau). 8 at $321 to $344: D. R. Shipley (Harewood). 14 at $314 to $344; K. P. Ivev (West Melton). 3 at $298 to $356;' R. G. and S. J. F Anderson (Cheviot). 13 at $362 to $397; Ribbonwood Holdings (Ashburton), 12 at $350 to $370; Chris Winter (Spencerville). 11 at $319 to $322; Mrs J. R. Anderson (Charteris Bay). 9 at $370 to $492; T. J. S. Sullivan (Cashmere). 10 at $412 to $460: R. T. Jopp and Son (Ashwick Flats). 11 at $306 to $356; J. Fraser (Woodend), 2 at $390; A. D. Greenslade (Alford Forest), 5 at $400; N. A. Riddle (Amberley). 10 at $270 to $308; A. W. Trolove (Sheffield), 12 at $290 to $326. Heifers: M. W. Bavlcv (Birdlings Flat), 2 at $230: R. G. Murray (Kekerengu), 2 at $320; N. A. Riddle (Amberley). 6 at $204 to $252: Mrs

R. J. Pearce (Hoon Hay). 4 at $230 to $236: R. G. and S. G. Bell (Teddington). 1 at $240; G_ L. Dunster (Hawarden). 8 at $237: T. D Schnell (Darficid). 4 at $2lO to $248: A. D. Greenslade (Alford Forest). 2 at $270 to $368; J. Fraser (Woodend). 1 at $248: Lands and Survey Department (Turimoana). 1 at $328: H. O. and S. J. Haylock (Greenpark). 1 at $350; J. and P. Snushall (Kaikoura), 6 at $250 tn $292: Spurtleton Downs (Omihi). la at $lB5 to $234; Spark Bros (Rangiora). 4 at $258; .1 K. Fincham (Hawarden). 9 at SIBO to $231. Cows C. E Grigg (Hickrov Bay). 8 at $172 to $302: R. G. and S. G. Bell (Teddington). 7 at $l7B to $202: G. A. Heard (Kaikoura). 13 at $2/6 to $278: Mrs M. A. McClimont (Mt Somers), 3 at $262 to $320: D. N. Stevens (Ashburton). 2 at $232 to $300: R. G. Murray (Kekerengu). 24 at $260 to $308; Lands and Survey Department (Coringa). 16 at $l9O to $222: .1 and P. Snushall (Kaikoura). 4 at $308: A. M. Henderson and Co (Oxford). 24 at $l7O to $274; A. D. Greenslade (Alford Forest). 1 at $359; Mrs P. Chamberlain (Leeston). 1 at $244: Lynton Downs (Kaikoura). 11 at $24’4 to $250; H. O. and S. J. Haylock (Greenpark). 6 at $322 to $394: I. C. Mackintosh and Son (Waipara). 4 at $274: D. J. Pickens (Springston). 3 at $232 to $284; Baird Bros-(Ladbrooks). 1 at $302: D. A. O'Brien (Ladbrooks), 1 at $290; Spark Bros (Rangiora). 1 at $290; J. J. Lochhead (Omihi). 14 at $246 to $278; A. F. and M. J. Croft (Omihi), 6 at $284: W. Rowe (Springston). 3 at $302 to $340; N. Bitmead (Omihi). 1 at $328: R. Hocking (Christchurch). 4 at $292; R. G. Miller (Clarkville). 1 at $320: E. H. Moore (Ohoka), 2 at $240; .1. P Pilbrow (Oxford). 11 at $228 to $268: G. B. Chapman (Oxford), 5 at S2OO to $248. Vealers The buying power in the market of 68 vealers (79 last week) was lacklustre. Onlv a few heifers made over S2OO. Most heifers ranged from $157 to $lB9. steers between $l4O and $172, and bulls sll2 to SIBO. ' _____

Dairy cows Pnly one dairy cow was offered (three last week). This, a Friesian cow with a calf, made $202. Store sheep Store lambs had a particularly good sale. Values improved by at least $l. The strongest demand'was for larger lambs but the market was firm for light-weights as well. Only a few adult ewes were entered and these made between $3 and $l3. ■ The lamb tally was 3863 (12.255 last week; and 1981 ewes were offered. Sales of store sheep lambs included.— W. N. Dean and Sons (Hawarden). 211 Corriedale ewe lambs at $11.50 to $l4; S. J. Bradley (Dobsoni. 170 Perendale wether lambs at $12.80 to $15.30; Pakihi Demonstration Farm (Westport), 240 Coopworth wether lambs at $8.40 to $11.50; Evans Bros (Rakaia Gorge). 565 woolly Romnev cross wether lambs at $'10.40 to $13.70; E. G. Talbot (Rakaia). 393 Romney ewe lambs at $10.60 to $l4. Fat pigs The quality of the small varding of fat pigs offered was very’ mixed, but the market improved for all types as the sale progressed. Plenty of choppers were offered and the demand for these increased' during the day. Light choppers had the best of the market. Values were:— Light pork; $63 to $72. Medium and heavy pork: $75 to $B5. Light and medium bacon: $B7 to $95. Heavy bacon: $97 to $ll2. Light choppers: $4O to $55. Heavy choppers:’s9o to $ll5. Store pigs Local buyers gave strong support to a medium sized yarding of store pigs. Values for all types were very firm compared to last week's sale. Some buyers did not fill their orders. A large number of breeding sows were offered. Paddock reared sows sold between $l2O and $l7O. Values were:— Small weaners: $2O to $26. Good weaners: $2B to $35. Slips and small stores: $37 to $45 Good stores: $5O to $57. Unfinished pork: to $66.