Overfat, light lamb yarding lowers prices

Press, 15 January 1986, Page 10

Overfat, light lamb yarding lowers prices

Limited buying power and a big yarding of overfat and light lambs forced down prime lamb prices at the Addington market yesterday. Lambs were up to $2 a head cheaper than prices at last week’s sale, and overfat lambs were heavily discounted. The beef market also eased, a result of a big yarding of over 500 cattle of mixed quality. Prime lambs A limited number of buyers was unable to handle a big yarding of light lambs and prices declined $1.50 to $2 a head. As well, overfat ewe lambs were virtually unwanted, and prices were discounted by $4 to $5 a head. Many light lambs barely reached schedule prices, and several pens sold for considerably less. However, farmer interest in good-sized ram lambs suitable for growing on to heavyweights, was steady, and they fetched a premium of about $3 over ewe lambs. Good, heavy lambs generally made $2l to $24, but the bulk of the yarding sold at $l6 to $2O, with very light lambs down to $l3. The yarding was 1355 compared with 1545 last week. Values were:— Heavy lambs, to $25. Medium lambs, $l6 to $l9. Light lambs, $l3 to $l6. Sales included:— Hannah Brothers (Ahaura), 62 at $l4 to $21.80; D. J. McAlaslam (Waiau), 75 at $16.80 to $22.40; S. G. and J. R. Mora (Tai Tapu), 27 at $l6 to $20.40; D. J. and F. D. Phillips (Weedons), 22 at $19.80 to $23.20; J. Coakley (Ladbrooks), 64 at $17.80 to $23; H. W. Williams (Halswell), 42 at $16.60 to $20.80; H. G. Sutherland (Weedons), 36 at $16.40 to $23.80; G. Wylaars (Marshland), 34 at $15.40 to $18.60; H. Thomas (Halswell), 19 at $l6 to $21.20; L. W. Irvine (Killinchy), 26 at $19.80 to $21.60; Malbon Farm (Oxford), 63 at $l4 to $20.40; Mrs M. G. Womer (Oxford), 58 at $15.60 to $22; R. F. Cottam (Oxford), 68 at $14.60 to $22; G. and C. Lamb (Oxford), 55 at $14.20 to $19.40; K. Harrison (Cashmere), 41 at $14.80 to $l6; D. P. and P. J. Graham (Tai Tapu), 40 at $16.40 to $20.20; Mrs L. J. Coleman (Amberley), 11 at $l7 to $2l; S. Wood (Rangiora), 22 at $l6 to $20.80; J. W. Wood (Kirwee), 28 at $l6 to $21.60; L. R. Gilpin (Rangiora, 29 at $15.60 to $20.40; R. W. Hughes (West Melton), 35 at $l7 to $24; R. D. Fisher (Lyttelton), 25 at $l6 to $21.60; Misses D., E. and M. Aitken (Kaikoura), 45 at ‘ $14.20 to $24.20; W. Allan Gray (Teddington), 30 at $l6 to $22.60. Prime sheep Prices for old ewes were fully firm with last week’s satisfactory sale. Demand from butchers remained steady, particularly for good cutting ewes. Good ewes regularly reached $9.40, with heavierfleeced ewes making to $l2. Once again, few ewes sold for less than $6.40. Although few hoggets were offered, buying interest was limited. Best medium quality hoggets sold to $2l. The yarding of prime sheep was 1407, compared -to 1074 last week. Values were:— Best old ewes, to $lO, with woolly ewes to $l2. Medium old ewes, $7.60 to $8.40. Light old ewes, $6 to $7.40. Best hoggets, to $2l. Light to medium hoggets, $l7 to $19.80. Sales included:— Old ewes: G. K. Dalzell (Hawarden), 31 at $5.60 to $9; J. L. and S. J. Doak (Omihi), 11 at $8.60 to $11.60; J. W. Wood (Kirwee), 21 at $9.60 to $9.80; Stratheam Partnership (Brookside), 16 at $9.80; D. McDrury (Laobrooks), 68 at $8.60 to $10.20; Brendean Farm (Halswell), 50 at $9.60 to $10.40; Malbon Farm (Oxford), 72 at $7 to $10.20; Newton Brothers (Little River), 25 at $6.60 to $9.40; B. Bellis (Amberley), 140 at $6.60 to $9.60; N. Jay (Lincoln), 69 at $6.80 to $10; G. H. Fulton (Swannanoa), 61 at $B.BO to $10; Estate J. A. and Mrs N. I. Cullen (Oxford), 56 at $7.80 to $9.60; Glandify Partnership (Motunau), 156 at $9.20 to $l2; Mrs V. D. Reese (Hawarden), 38 at $7 to $8.60; Dalray Farm (Amberley), 34 at $8 to $9.40; K. F. Breading (Te Pirita), 22 at $6.80 to $9; A. E. Maindonald (Rangiora), 32 at $7.20 to $9.20. Hoggets: B. J. Harris (Omihi), 31 at $l2 to $18.80;

Burrows Brothers (Halswell), 12 at $lB to $2O; J. L. and S. J. Doak (Omihi), 18 at $18.20 to $20.80, and 10 four-tooths at $12.60 to $13.20; R. G. Purvis (Rangiora), 12 at $2O to $20.20; W. Allan Gray (Teddington), 34 at $lB to $2l. Prime cattle Because of a huge yarding 540 catttle, the beef market was unable to sustain last week’s improvement and prices eased, particularly for cattle not properly finished. The yarding was the biggest since January, 1985, and almost double last week’s total of 277. The over all quality of beef cattle was inferior to last week’s, and this contributed to the general easing. Prices for choice quality steers and heifers showed only a minor change, and over-done heifers were penalised most. The top price was $9OO for a Shorthorn steer sold by R. P. Gibson, Amberley. Three heifers from B. .R. Chamberlain, Ellesmere, made $614 and a Simmental cow from O. J. Osborne, Doyleston, sold at $706. Prime steers and heifers to 220 kg sold between 225 c and 230 c a kilogram; from 220 kg to 270 kg, 225 c and 230 e, and over 270 kg, to 230 c. Values were:— Prime heavy steers, to $9OO. Prime medium steers, $620 to $7OO. Prime light steers, $560 to $6lO. Prime heavy heifers, to $614. Prime medium heifers, $5lO to $560. Prime light heifers, $430 to $5OO. Prime heavy cows, to $706. Prime medium cows, $450 to $5OO. Prime light cows, $4OO to $440. Sales included:— Steers: Rowallan Partnership (Darfield), 5 at $770; M. Lancaster (Springston), 1 at $778; Miss J. Anderson (Chatteris Bay), 10 at $BlO to $848; K. T. Watson (Kaituna), 8 at $698 to $708; T. W. Gulliver (Sedgemere), 3 at $6lB to $670; J. E. Chisnall (Motunau), 6 at $586 to $636; M. A. Peach (Sefton), 4 at $612; D. L. Mason (Little River), 10 at $732 to $782; M. G. Gould (Rotherham), 21 at $612 to $722; N. A. and M. K. Riddle (Omihi), 8 at $5OO to $700; C. E. Grigg (Akaroa), 8 at $738 to $770, Teviotdale (Amberley), 5 at $720; R. P. Gibson (Amberley), 1 at $900; D. J. Mac Gibbon (Springbank), 3 at $560 to $620. Heifers: B. R. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 3 at $614; A. D. H. Scott (Coalgate), 4 at $526; D. A. Hutton (Hororata), 26 at $4lB to $430; Alec McLean «, 10 at $402 to $430; R. J. F. Forrester (Omihi), 3 at $348; P. and H. Gray (Waiau), 1 at $460; G. H. Beaven (Rotherham), 4 at $440; H. Pawsey (Hawarden), 2 at $418; P. and S. Turnbull (Amberley), 1 at $580; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 2 at $542 and $602; D. J. Blakely Trust (Purau), 9 at $452 to $564; B. L. Palmer (Southbridge), 7 at $460; N. McLeod (Springston), 6 at $460 to $586;

Setra Park (Tuahiwi), 1 at $534; A. R. and H. K. Dalglish (Le Bons Bay), 14 at $456 to $534; D: J. Mac Gibbon (Springbank), 6 at $498 to $514; P. H. Letham (Ashburton), 6 at $552 to $570. t . Cows: B. R. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 1 at $510;. H. Pawsey (Hawarden), 2 at $340; W. Rowe (Springston), 2 at $496; P. H. Wood (Ashburton), 12 at $452 to $460; W. S. Rowe (Springston), 3 at $426 to $622; R. E. Meyer (Marshalden), 2 at $446 and $570; O. J. Osborne (Doyleston), 2 at $566 and $706; E. J. McDermott (Halswell), 3 at $416; L. W. Claridge (Ladbrooks), 1 at $552; Stewart Brothers (Belfast), 2 at $426; J. J. and J. A. Geddes (Greenpark), 2 at $470 and $600; K. and G. Middleton (Rakaia), 1 at $586; D. Marley (Greenpark), 3 at $442 to $592; D. J. Blakely Trust (Purau), 2 at $440; Mrs J. E. Tate (Tai Tapu), 1 at $434; R. and J. McDrury (Halswell), 4 at $496 to $554; F. S. Cornelius (Christchurch), 5 at $530 to $588; M. S. Dulieu (Greenpark), 5 at $420 to $514. Bobby calves In another strong sale for bobby calves, most good Friesian bull calves made between $ll4 and $132. Most Friesian heifers were $6B to $lOO, beef cross bulls $142 to $146, and beef cross heifers $ll2 to $136. The yarding was about 60. Dairy cows A seond-calving Friesian heifer with calf at foot sold for $520 in the dairy sale. A calved

Friesian made $445 and two' Jersey heifers with calves sold' at $430.

Prime pigs ■ Quality was mixed in a medium-sized yarding of prime pigs. Best quality pork and bacon pigs again sold well, particularly heavy pigs. Overfat pigs were difficult to quit Many overfat baconers made about $lOO and some overfat porkers were unwanted. A big yarding of choppers had a reasonable sale and values showed little ’ change from last week’s market. Values were:— Light pork $7O to $B2. Medium to heavy pork, $B5 to $lOO. Light to medium bacon, $lO5 to $l2O. Heavy bacon, to $136. Light choppers, $7O to $9O. Heavy choppers, $llO to $l3O. Store pigs Store pigs had a much better sale than last week’s. All types of pigs were in steady demand from a local buying gallery and prices were $5 to $7 dearer. Best stores consistently sold for more than $6O and best weaners made $33 to $3B. Breeding stock had a difficult sale and a sow and litter of 11 made $240. Values were:— Small weaners, $2O to $25. Good weaners, $27 to $35. Slips and small stores, $3B to $5O. Large stores, $6O to $67. Unfinished pork, to $79.