Addington market Good demand for medium prime steers, heifers

Press, 29 October 1981, Page 17

Addington market Good demand for medium prime steers, heifers

The demand for mediumweight prime steers and heifers was very strong at the Addington market yesterday. . All types of prime cattle sold well.

Prime lambs and hoggets were slightly easier, but old ewes improved. . Store sheep were easy to clear. Prime lambs Too many smaller overfat prime lambs were included in the yarding of 409 (537 last week). The best of the lambs went to J 27.90 but most sales were made in the $20.30 to $23.60 bracket. Values were:Large lambs: $22.50 to $23.70. Medium lambs: $19.50 to $22.10.

Light lambs: Down to $14.30. Sales of prime lambs included.—Brian Brice (Little River). 8 at $21.70 to $23; H. and J. Brittan (Dunsandel), 33 at $17.60 to $20.10; M." J. Sidey (Cheviot). 10 at $2l to $21.80; N. F. Pankhurst (Sandy Knolls), 19 at $21.40 to $21.70; B. Dwyer (Rangiora), 12 at $21.90 to $22.80; K. F. Sutherland (Waikiri), 22 at $20.10 to $23.50; H. J. Macartney (Tai Tapu). 19 at $19.90 to $21.30; M. J. Edwards (Halswell), 13 at $19.50 to $21.20; B. McK. Gardner .(Amberley), 5 at $23.80 to $24.40; G. W. and A. Smith (Flaxton), 31 at $20.90 to $21.60; L. K. Sloss (Omihi). 15 at $lB to $2O; P. A. and J. W. Cooper (Darfield), 80 at $19.90 to $23.20; L. W. Irvine (Killinchy), 20 at $22.80 to $23.40; Mrs J. Logan (Weedons), 11 at $21.40 to $25.10; B. J. Dwyer and Son (Waikari), 22 at $20.60 to $22.30. ’ Prime sheep Only a few of the prime hoggets yarded sold for more than $23. Most were between $lB and $2O. Hoggets were up to $1 easier.

Only a few two-tooths were offered.

Old ewes improved by about 50 cents. Shorn ewes were mainly between $lO and $12.50. The yarding was 2067 (2098 last week).

Values were:— Best hoggets: $23.10 to $26.20, with odd sales to $27.50.

Medium hoggets: $18.60 to $22 70.

Best two-tooth wethers: to $24.30. Best two-tooth ewes: $19.40 to $23.70.

Best old ewes: $13.90 to $15.40. Medium old ewes: $11.90 to $13.50.

Sales of prime sheep included—

Hoggets: J. Smedley (Bromley), 20 at $20.90 to $23; Brendean Farm (Weedons), 56 at $25 to $27.50; Blandville Farm (Springston), 45 at $2O to $25.60; G. R. Blakely (Hawarden), 45 at $lB to $19.40; L. R. Forrester (Hawarden), 63 at $2l to $24; Yaldhurst Farm (Paparoa), 24 at $20.80 to $24; J. H. Smedley (Bromley). 21 at $19.50 to $25; N. F. Pankhurst (Sandy Knolls), 57 at $lB to $24; G. P. Griffiths (Tai Tapu), 118 at $18.50 to $24.

Ewes (aged unless otherwise stated): D. J. McKenzie (Waiau), 27 at $l3 to $15.40;- W. P. Staff (Charing Cross). 86 at $10.90 to $l2; J. G. O’Donnell (Killinchy), 24 at $10.90 to $12.70; E.. J. McGiffert (Sefton), 27 at $l2 to $12.40; Hadstock Park (Ellesmere), 13 four tooths at $13.50 to $16.90, 31 at $lO to $11.60; S. G. Holland (Greta), 13 at $11.70 to $12.10, 28 four-tooth at $15.50 to $16.10; McKellow and McKellow (Ladbrooks), 58 woolly ewes at $2O; F. C. Kidgen and Co. (Greendale), 69 at $ll to $12.70; Shrublands Partnership (Hororata), 27 at $9.90 to $11.80; R. F. Whitham (Weydons), 25 at $lO.BO to $12.80. Prime cattle Another small yarding of prime cattle was offered, 265 (254 last week). This promoted

strong competition from the local trade, especially for medium steers and heifers.

Only a few heavyweights were entered and these sold well.

The best price was $574 for an Angus cross steer from T. E. Elliot (Cheviot). Millar Holdings (McQueens Valley) sold a Here-ford-Friesian cross heifer for $420 and Glenmount Farm (Cheviot) received $420 for an Angus cross cow.

Steers and heifers to 220 kg sold between 166 c and 170 c a kilogram; from 220 kg to 270 kg, from 168 c to 173 c; and over 270 kg, to. 169 c. Values were:—

Prime heavy steers: $530 to $574. . ’ ' .

Prime medium steers: $405 to $520.

Prime light steers: $350 to $4OO.

Prime heavy heifers: $370 to $392 with odd sales to $420.

Prime medium heifers: $320 to $365.

Prime light heifers: $220 to $3OO.

Prime heavy cows: $322 to $348 with odd sales to $420. Prime medium cows: $2BO to $320.

Prime light cows: $230 to $275. Sales of prime cattle included—

Steers: Mrs P. J. H. Masefield (Children's Bay), 7 at $470 to $508; T. E. Elliot (Cheviot), 2 at $542 to $574; Lands and Survey Department (Hanmer), 10 at $462 to $524; J. A. Allen (Greenpark). 8 at $472 to $496; D. A. Dalton (Methven). 5 at $404; A. B. Byrch (Motunau). 11 at $384 to $430; D. J. Reed (Rangiora). 9 at $404 to $434; J. S. Scott (Heathcote), 8 at $402 to $442; Millar Holdings (McQueens Valley), 11 at $432 to $540; C. I. Peters (Sefton), 6 at $396 to. $434; A. M. Rowlands (Tram Road), 2 at $368; J. F. Ellmers (Ohoka), 1 at $320; P. J. and 0. K. Neal (Wairau Valley), 16 at $3OB to $400; S. J. A. Pain (Cheviot), 1 at $4OO.

Heifers: Millar Holdings (McQueens Valley), 9 at $397 io $420; J. Best (Yaldhurst), 6 at $2BB to $344; R. R. Price (Kaiapoi), 3 at $268; N. N. Blunden (Port Levy), 14 at $350 to $370; M. S. Dulieu (Greenpark), 5 at $318; Golden Acre Farm (Dunsandel) 9, at $358 to $376; R. A. B. Walters (Marshlands). 15 at $332 to $346; D. A. Dalton (Methven), 6 at $310; Bowenvale Partnership (Hillsborough), 6 at $312. Cows: R. E. and J. Y. Winterburn (Chorlton), 9 at $334 to $342; G. and A. M. Eade (Killinchy), 5 at $292; T. McCarthy (Lakeside), 1 at, $264; Millar Holdings (McQueens Valley), 6 at $338 to $388; D. A. Dalton (Methven), 1 at

$358; Parkvale Farm (Ladbrooks), 1 at $350; Stewart Bros (Styx), 1 at $366; R. C, Reed (Sheffield). 4 at $244 to $310; J. J. and J. R. Smith (Kaikoura). 6 at $224 to $264; M. S, Dulieu (Greenpark), 4 at $302 to $360; Glenmount Farm (Cheviot), I at $420; J. C. and M. E. Winskill (Cheviot), 2 at $228. Veaiers A short yarding, 13 compared with 66 last week, ensured competition was strong for veaiers. Prices improved for most sorts. Bobby calves had a very good sale. Steers were between $lB9 and $243; heifers $l9l and $231. bulls to $2lO and calves from $3O to $4O. Dairy cows Only one cow was offered (five last week). Beckett Bros sold a Jersey cow. with a calf, for $422. Store sheep

The store sheep yarding was only about half the size of last week. The available buying power was much the same. Values for all types of store sheep improved slightly. A highlight/)! the sale was the clearance of 156 Down cross lambs for between $12.70 and $15.70.

The lamb yarding was 291, hoggets 394 (981 last week) and other store sheep 1081 (3092). Sales of store sheep included.—. Langminan Holdings (Darfield). 90 Romney-Coopworth cross ewe hoggets at $20.80: C. and J. V. van der Wilt (Irwell). 215 Romney ewe hoggets at $21.60 to $24.50; M. C. Gilbert (Kaituna), 200 Perendale-Romney ewe hoggets at $18.40 to S2L Wairangi Farm (Leeston). 156 Down cross lambs at $12.70 to $15.70.

Fat pigs A small yarding of fat pigs attracted a strong bench of buyers. Last week's very good rates were maintained. Very few pigs sold under $lOO. Values were:— Light pork: $95 to $lO5. Medium and heavy pork: $lOB to $l2O.

Light and medium bacon: $125 to $135. Heavy bacon: $l4O to $155. Light choppers: $135 to $l6O. Heavy choppers; $175 to $195.

Store pigs Competition from outside buyers ensured a good sale for store pigs. Good quality pigs were at a similar price to last week, but lighter weaners were $5 to $7 dearer. Values were:— Small weaners: $2B to $34. Good weaners: $37 to $45. Slips and small stores: $47 to $55. Good stores: to $7O.