Keen demand for lambs

Press, 20 January 1982, Page 7

Keen demand for lambs

Prime lambs were in keen demand at the Addington market yesterday. The prices paid for good quality. heavy lambs firmed by 50c to $1 on last week's rates.’ Heavyweight prime cattie sold at similar rates to last week, although prices for prime heiters' firmed slightly. • Prime lambs All types of prime lambs were in keen demand by local buvers. The top price was $28.60 ’ and many sales exceeded $27. The yarding was 838 compared with 932 last week. Values were:— Heavy lambs: $23.90 to $28.60. Medium lambs: $19.30 to $22.90. Light lambs: down to $15.70. Sales of prime lambs included.—R. E. and J. Y. Winterburn (Chorlton). 29 at $22.50 to $25.10: H. G. Lemon (Killinchv). 23 at $24.50 to $27.90; R. B. Nichol (Tai Tapu). 50 at $21.20 to $24.20: Mrs T. Cameron (Darfield). 44 at $22.20 to $26.90: B. Whitty (West Melton). 38 at $21.50 to $26.50; O. M. McDrurv (Ladbrooks). 28 at $20.90 to $25.10; Mrs J. Cameron (Amberley). 21 at $l9 to $22.10; H. W. Williams (Halswell). 20 at $23 to $25.80: L. H. and C. R. Johnston (Dunsandel). 46 at $23.50 to $27.60; S. F. Redmond (Ladbrooks). 24 at $22 to $24; I. Giltrap (Leeston). 28 at $2O 40 to $24.90; R. Campbell (Halkett). 32 at $21.70 to $22.20: J. R. Buiman (Little River). 24 at $22.80 to $24; J. K. Wilken (Hawarden). 23 at $20.50 to $24.10; J. F. Greenslade (Russells Flat). 28 at $20.30 to $22.20: R. J. Wright (Dunsandel). 28 at $24.20 to $26.90; M. C. Ryan (West Melton). 29 at $17.10' to $28.60; A. W. Walther (Ashburton). 39 at $20.80 to $27.30. Prime sheep Prices for prime hoggets eased on last weeks values, which reflected the slightly poorer quality available. The best of the hoggets sold for $25.60. Outside competition for old ewes firmed the price by about 50c over all. Good cutting ewes regularly sold between $9 and $10.50. the best reaching $ll. The total adult sheep yarding was 2365 compared with 981 last week. Values were:— Best hoggets: $19.60 to $25.60. Medium hoggets: $lB to $19.50. Best old ewes: to $l2. Medium old ewes: $9.50 to $10.50.

Light old ewes: down to $9.

Sales of prime sheep included—

Hoggets: N. F. Pankhurst (Sandy Kn'olls). 33 at $lB to $23; R. G. Douglas (Scargill), 32 at $l7 to $23; C. S. Page (Courtenav). 46 at $2O to $21.70; N. S. Court (Rangiora). 22 at $l7 to $24.20; J. S. Brooks (Brookside). 20 at $23.90 to $25.60: .M. V. Poff (Methven). 124 at $20.20 to $23.90; S. W. Beattv (Homebush). 24 at $19.20 to $21.20; F. A. Moore (Kaiapoi). 40 at $18.60 to $2l: Johnson Bros (Yaldhurst). 20 at $19.60 to $22.

Ewes: A. W. Phillips (Darficld). 52 at $10.30 to $11.10: D. R. Shipley (Harewood). 106 at $8.70 to $l2: Kaparanga Farm (Springston). 43 at $B.lO to $11.60; S. W. Beatty (Homebush). 44 at $9.70 to $11.40; C. L. Freeman (Aylesbury). 37 at $lO.BO to $l2; M. A. Forrester (Fernside). 31 at $lO to $11.60: W. L. Gabbie (Southbridge). 38 at $10.60 to $11.40; L. Giltrap (Leeston). 24 at $lO to $11.60; Laindon Stock Company (Hororata). 37 at $11.30 to $ll 70: M. G. Soper (Prebbleton). 30 at $8 to $11.10: Scargill Hills (Scargill). 146 at $9.30 to $ll. Two-tooth wethers: M. R. Godfrey (Ohoka). 31 at $2O to $23.20. Prime cattle The prime cattle sale had a sluggish start but prices improved as the sale progressed. The best demand was for heavy, prime stock. The quality of steers offered was described as very good and they matched last week's values. The demand for heiters increased slightly. The sale was well supported 'by buyers from freezing works. Cows were in good demand. The top price was gained by M. G. Cowens (Cust) who sold eight steers for up to $572. A price of $4lO was paid for one Hereford heifer from J. S. and L. H. Scott (Oxford). The total yarding of 517 prime cattle was 41 more than last Steers and heifers to 220 kg sold for between 150 c and 155 c a kilogram, between 220 kg and 270 kg. from 153 c to 158 c. and over 270 kg. to 165 c. Values were:

Prime heavy steers: $490 to $572. Prime medium steers: $395 to $4BO.

Prime light steers: $335 to $375.

Prime heavy heifers: $3OO to $4lO. Prime medium heifers: $250 to $290.

Prime light heifers: $205 to $245. Prime heavy cows: $3lO to $384. Prime medium cows. $270 to $3OO. Prime light cows: $2lO to $260. Sales of prime cattle included— Steers: M. G. Craw (Okains Bay). 5 at $432; Rangiora High School (Rangiora). 5 at $352 to $412: M. Wilson (Woodend). 11 at $370 to $430; G. D. Stanbury (Little River). 12 at $422 to $550: Henderson Bros (Rotherham). 3 at $492 to $522: L. R. Wilkenson (Cheviot). 12 at $3BB to $440; A. C. Monk (Hawarden), 5 at $3BO to $4BO. Hitchen Hills (Hawarden) 5 at $358 to $414; M. G. Cowes (Cust). 8 at $448 to $572; C. I. Peter (Sefton). 6 at $408: A. N. White (Ashburton). 9 at $390 to $428: J. R. and T. J. Burrows (Culverden). 6 at $370 to $492: K. D. Stevenson (Flaxton), 11 at $446 to $492: A. E. Birdling (Birdlings flat), 13 at $4OO to $482; Birdling children (Birdlings Flat). 2 at $430 to $500; M. Peach (Sefton). 5 at $436; S. and S. Miller (Le Bons Bav). 10 at $330 to $344: R. Turpin (Little River), 17 at $470 to $550; Spurtleton Downs (Omihi). 12 at $452 to $500; P.A. de Pass (Kaituna). 8 at $4lO to $490; T. H. and R. I. Craighead (Cheviot). 3 at $480: Fear and Gilchrist (Swannanoa). 7 at $438 to $524: M. W. Burberrv (West Melton). 6 at $358 to $378; Mrs J. K. McClintock (Cheviot). 3 at $356 to $420; D. R. Shipley (Harewood). 18 at $352 to $372. Heifers: J. M. and C. N. Le Cren (Parnassus). 5 at $300: Hayes Bros (Kirwee). 9 at $270 to $310: J. S. and L. H. Scott (Oxford). 1 at $4)0; Spve Account (Omiht). 2 at $320 to $382: C. I. Peter (Sefton). 1 at $352: J. R. and T. J. Burrows (Culverden). 6 at $261; S. J. Foster (Omihi). 5 at $250 to $260; G. Calvert (Omihi). 5 at $250 to $260: Spurtleton Downs (Omihi). 1 at $334: G. L. Chamberlain (Ellesmere). 1 at $318; B. R. Chamberlain (Ellesmere). 2 at $324 to $330; H. M. Cooper (Cheviot). 1 at $362. Cows Kirwee Farm (Te.Oka). 3 at $288: J. S. fjnd L. H. Scott (Oxford). 1 at $356 to $384; Spye Account (Omihi). 4 at $304 to $348: W. H. Nurse (Hawarden). 8 at $278 to $320; Scargill Hills (Greta Valley). 10 at $292 to $310; I. D. McLeod (Springston). 10 at $272 to $330: D. M. McDrury (Ladbrooks). 1 at $300; M. Watson (Springston). 2 at $284 to $342; L. J. Paget (Oxford), 7 at $264: E. H. Moore (Ohoka). 3 at $340: R. M.

and J. Saunders (Springston). 3 at $3lO to $360; P. Woods (Ashburton). 7 at $244 to $310; R. J. Hocking (Cashmere). 1 at $272. Dairy cows Onlv one dairy cow was offered compared with three last week. The Friesian heifer, with calf, was sold for $385. Vcalers Demand for good quality vealers improved slightlv on last week, with some support given by store cattle buyers. ' The best steers’ sold to $272. heifers to $250 and bulls to $352. The yarding was 86 — one less than last week. Store cattle I Prices paid for store cattle I eased slightly on prices at last Wednesday's sale. The yarding of 284 was 500 fewer than’last week and there were fewer buyers present. Good quality 2 1 3-year-o!d steers sold from $3lO to $330. Fifteen to 18 months-old steers sold for about $250 and 15-18 months-old heifers made $l5O to $lBO. Sales of store cattle included.— E. A. Shand (Culverden). 27 Hereford and AngusHereford cross steers at $250 to $254; L. .M. Ferguson (Springfield). 30 15-month Angus heifers at $l3O to $170; A. H. Topp (Cheviot). 8 shorthorn steers at $234; W. S. Gardner (Waiau). 21 Angus steers at $248; Mrs L. P. Gardner (Waiau), 24 Hereford heifers at $160: D. J. and D. L. McKenzie (Waiau). 11 Angus cross heifers at $lBB. 12 Angus heifers at $lB6. 12 two-year Friesian steers at $270; Birch Hill Station (Okuku). 32 2‘z-year Angus and Angus cross steers at $2BB to $3lB. Fat pigs A good quality yarding of fat pigs kept the market fully firm on last week's rates. The number of choppers was down but qualitv was good and prices held. Values were:Light pork: $7O to $B5. Heavy pork: $B7 to $95. Light’ and medium bacon: $lOO to $l2O. Heavy bacon: $135 to $l5O. Light choppers: $9O to $ll5. Heavy choppers: $l3O to $l7O. Store pigs Both varding and prices were down in the store pig section. Competition was confined to local buyers and prices were $4 to $5 below those ruling a fortnight ago. Some in-pig sows sold for up to $205.