Addington market First ewes with lambs

Press, 16 July 1986, Page 22

Addington market

First ewes with lambs

Ewes with new-born lambs at foot made $7.50 (all counted) in their first appearance of the season at the Addington market yesterday. The mob of 98 ewes and 105 lambs was a feature of a sound sale of store sheep. The demand for prime lambs and beef remained firm In spite of big yardings of stock. Prime lambs Lamb prices held up surprisingly well, considering the yarding of 3400 lambs was the biggest of the season and almost 1500 greater than last week. Butchers, processors and outside buyers contributed to the confident tone bf the market Prices generally maintained last week’s rise. Once again, lean ram lambs, suitable for growing on to heavyweight grades, attracted a premium, and several pens sold between $lB and $23. Most lambs, however, were in the medium and light grades and fetched $lO to $l4.

Values were:— Heavy ram lambs, to $24. Medium lambs, $l3 to $l5. Light lambs, $lO to $l2. Sales included:— G. C. G. and H. A. Brown (Amberley), 41 at $12.60 to $2l; I. H. Beattie (Rakaia), 75 at $11.60 to $l3; N. T. Inch (Te Pirita), 35 at $14.60 to $19.40; R. F. and P. K. Lough (Greendale), 30 at $11.20 to $13.20: R. J. Wright (Dunsandel), 31 at $l7 to $l9; B. J. Breen (Prebbleton), 32 at

$16.40 to $17.20; R. L. Pearce, Ltd (Aylesbury), 46 at $12.60 to $16.20; F. J. Smart (Hokitika), 42 at $l3 to $l4; W. D. and E. M. Little (Kalkoura), 36 at $lO to $2l; Riverview Fann (Darfield), 51 at $11.20 to $23; G. J. Mangin (Methven), 124 at $12.80 to $14.60; W. Mauger (Heathcote), 41 at $12.60; A. T. Lawrence (Hawarden), 60 at $l2 to $12.60; Miss J. Logan (Aylesbury), 56 at $l2 to $13.80; E. J. Grimsey (Cheviot), 39 at $13.20; A. C. and A. W. Davis (Aylesbury), 30 at $13.80 to $14.20; J. H. and R. J. Gardiner (Dunsandel), 52 at $12.60 to $l3; Drumacott Farm (Darfield), 86 at $12.80 to $14.20; J. and C. T. Gorman (Methven), 112 at $13.80 to $15.40; G. Campion (Barrhill), 46 at $13.60 to $24; B. N. and J. A. Solzburger (Flaxton), 74 at $l3 to $14.60; Estate H. Hurley (Balcairn), 47 at $l3 to $13.60; P. Blain (Ashburton), 64 at $13.60 to $l7; A. H. Rowe (Ashley), 44 at $12.60 to $13.60; Estate H. P. Glnders (Hawarden), 52 at $12.80 to $l5; L. C. Hassell (Hawarden), 38 at $ll.BO to $13.60; Brendean Fann (Weedons), 65 at $l3 to $15.80; D. J. Potts (Greenpark), 42 at $12.20 to $13.80; Mrs M. T. Milne (Culverden), 54 at $12.80 to $14.40; D. S. Taylor (Oxford), 93 at $l2 to $l3; B. Gardner (Waiau), 75 at $12.20 to $2O; D. R. and A. T. Hamilton (Darfield), 100 at $13.40 to $20.60; E. M. Skurr (Oxford), 115 at $l3 to $l4; B. H. and/ J. M. Greenwood (Southbridge), 27 at $17.20 to $22; Burrows Brothers (Hals-

well), 26 at $17.60 to $23.40; H. J. and T. M. Gardiner (Lakeside), 97 at $ll to $l3; S. J. Worsfold (Norwood), 31 at $ll.BO to $l4; Stormlea Farm (Rakaia), 30 at $12.40 to $13.60; G. A. and J. McVlcar (Cashmere), 32 at $l2 to $l4. Prime sheep Old ewe prices remained depressed, and reflected none of the rise in this week’s mutton export schedule. The market attracted limited support from buyers, even though the yarding of almost 1000 sheep was 250 fewer than last week. Most ewes sold between $4 and $6, with light sheep down to $3, medium woolly ewes at $7 to $8 and heavily-woolled ewes at $lO to $l5. Very little interest was shown in a small selection of hoggets.

Values were:— Best old ewes, to $6, with woolly, ewes to $l5. Medium old ewes, $4.40 to $5.20.

Light old ewes, $3 to $4. Good hoggets, to $l3. Sales included:— Old ewes: R. L A. McMillan (Hawarden), 48 at $3 to $7.20; S. G. Holland, Ltd (Cheviot), 81 at $4.20 to $5.40; Hunt and Ballagh (Hororata), 73 at $3 to $7.40; D. J. Innes (Little River), 18 at $4 to $7.20; F. C. Brown (Whitecliffs), 60 at $4 to $6.60; Estate A. Deans (Darfield), 23 at $9.80 to $13.20; R. L Pearce (Aylesbury), 80 at $13.20 to $l5; W. H. Foster (Amberley), 14 at $9.80 to $10; Torrent Farm (Christchurch), 95 at $5.40 to $6; R. C. Blllborough (Brookside), 81 at $3 to $5.80; Arres Estate (Hawarden), 60 at $12.80 to $15.20; W. L. Gabble (Leeston), 75 at $5.20 to $6.20. Hoggets: W. E. Mulligan (Hawarden), 40 at $lO to $l3. Prime cattle

Beef cattle received a mixed reception . from butchers and processing company buyers, although overall prices were on a par with recent Addington prime-cattle sales.

A big yarding of 446 cattle (303 last week) probably contributed to the variable sale. Good-quality heavy steers sold strongly, but lighter heifers were slightly harder to quit.

The bidding tone was slightly stronger than last week. All cattle were presented in very good order. The top price of $7OO was paid for two steers — a Simmental-Hereford cross from R. P. Wilson, Kalkoura, and a Simmental cross from J. Patterson, Irwell. Two Hereford cows from H. C. and G. C. Abbott, Southbridge, made $4OO, an Angus cross cow from R. G. Stoddard, Kaituna Valley, made $4OO,

and Mr G. M. Harrison, Christchurch, sold a heifer at $456.

Prime steer and heifer beef to 220 kg sold between 155 c and 170 c a kilogram,from 220 kg to 270 kg, 155 c to 170 c; and over 270 kg, to 170 c. Values were:— Prime heavy steers, to $7OO.

Prime medium steers, $4BO to $560.

Prime light steers, $390 to $460.

Prime heavy heifers, to $456.

Prime medium heifers, $340 to $3BO. Prime light heifers, $3OO to $340. Prime heavy cows, to $4OO. Prime medium cows, $3OO to $340. Prime light cows, $240 to $290. Sales included:— Steers: A. F. S. and W. H. rutherford (Culverden), 10 at $538 to $602; B. D. Childs (Cheviot), 3 at $560; Manuka Bay Farm (Cheviot), 3 at $540 to $550; S. J. Anderson (Cheviot), 12 at $664 to $694; W. A. and F. R. Partridge (Kllllnchy), 11 at $590 to $670; M. J. Douglas (Coutts Island), 2 at $398; B. S. Gardner (Waiau), 3 at $474 to $518; Mrs P. J. Masefield (Akaroa), 4 at $530 to $616; D. 0. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 5 at $550 to $562; Newton Brothers (Puaha), 3 at $568; H. L Cox (Halswell), 10 at $636 to $644; Angus McDonald (Springston), 1 at $590; P. J. Shrink (Oxford), 2 at $532 and $542; A. D. and S. C. McLean (Omihi), 1 at $550; J. Patterson (Irwell), 1 at $700; A. B. Amos (Ashburton), 1 at $600; W. D. Latham (Little River), 15 at $592 to $628; I. C Stanbury (Little River), 11 at $5OB to $568; A. W. R. Trolove' (Sheffield), 6 at $490 to $500; Gawler Downs (Mayfield), 6 at $552; B. K. MacFarlane (Parnassus), 5 at $565 to $620; I. F. H. Wilkinson (Cheviot), 10 at $540 to $608; Mrs J. Prattley (Halwell), 1 at $690; J. W. Matthews (Rangiora), 5 at $450 to $650; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 3 at $530 to $558; J. H. Brown (Styx), 2 at $550 and $565; R. P. Wilson (Kalkoura), 8 at $515 to $700; J. E. Howden (Port Levy), 10 at $565 to $625. Heifers: A. W. and L. N. Harris (Kalapoi), 6 at $426; Mrs G. M. Harrison (Christchurch), 6 at $390 to $456; Spencerville Partnership (Spencerville), 1 at $378; M. J. Douglas (Coutts Island), 7 at $306 to $370; J. R.. Andrew (Motunau), 6 at $348; M. G. Craw (Okains Bay), 2 at $362; J. Patterson (Irwell), 3 at $368 to $440; E. J. McGiffert (Sefton), 4 at $350 to $352; Angus McDonald . (Springston), 1 at $376; R. V. Masefield (Little River), 1 at $398;

B. W. Palmer (Southbridge), 7 at $378; W. H. and S. J. Tster (Omlhl), 12 t $354 to $368; D. O. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 5 at $360 to $368; Mrs P. J. Masefield (Akaroa), 7 at $376 to $384; Spurtleton Downs (Omlhl), 4 at $360; E. H. Lunn (Hanmer Springs), 3 at $338 to $402; G. K. Falgen (Diamond Harbour), 5 at $3lB to $374; Knockindale Estate (Pigeon Bay). 2 at $436; R. B. Manson (Motukarara), 1 at $398; H. M. Roberts (Scargill), 2 at $348 and $435; L Ruck (Walkari), 3 at $345 to $420; S. G. Holland, Ltd (Cheviot), 6 at $400; I. C. Stanbury (Little River), 2 at $420; A. B. and P. R. Haylock (Akaroa), 2 at $348 to $352. Cows: Spencerville Partnership (Spencerville), 6 at $3OB to $380; Knockindale Estate (Pigeon Bay), 10 at $298 to $398; G. K. Falgen (Diamond Harbour), 1 at $334; R. W. Hudson (Belfast) 3 at $336; H. C. and G. C. Abbott (Southbridge), 2 at $400; A. B. Ford (Lakeside), 1 at $312; R. B. Manson (Motukarara), 1 at $380; P. and F. de Latour (Lavericks Bay), 10 at $220 to $350; R. G. Stoddard (Kaituna Valley), 1 at $400; A. B. and P. R. Haylock (Akaroa), 2 at $320. . Bobby calves

Prices remained steady for a yarding of about 75 bobby calves. Most Friesian bulls made from $46 to $BO, Friesian heifers $44 to $6O, beef cross bulls $6O to $7B, and beef cross heifers $52 to $5B.

Dairy cows The dairy section contained 10 dairy cows, ranging from springing cows and heifers to stock with calves at foot Prices were between $270 and $5OO. Store sheep The highlight of the store sheep sale was a price of $7.50 (all counted) for a mob of 98 medium-woolled ewees and 105 lambs. A small line of ewes with lambs at foot had sold earlier in the day at $7.60.

The quality of the mated ewes offered was not as good as aat the special sale for inlamb ewes last week. Two lines of shorn ewes, close to lambing, sold at $8 to $9, while most other shorn ewes made $3 to $5. Woolly ewes fetched $6 to $13.40 (depending on wool) and a pen of heavily-woolled Corriedale two-tooths.made $15.40. Store lamb prices remained steady. A line of 197 Romney wether lambs from K. B. and L. J. Turpin, Greta Valley, made $10.20 to $ll.BO, 97 Perendale wether lambs from the Lands and Survey Department’s Blairs Block, Westland, sold at $6.80 to $11.60, and 53 Perendale ewe lambs from G. K. Faigan, Diamond Harbour, made $14.10. Prime pigs A big yarding of pigs of mixed weights was offered in the prime-pig market All types sold well, particularly heavy pigs, although overfats were slightly discounted. Choppers had a disappointing sale, compared with last week’s market and prices were $5O to $6O cheaper. Only the best cutting pigs exceeded $l4O, and a big proportion of the yarding made $llO to $l3O.

Values were:— , Light pork, $B5 to $95. Medium to heavy pork, $lOO to $ll5. Light to medium bacon, $l2O to $135.

Heavy bacon, to $155. Store choppers, $5O to $7O. Light choppers, $9O to $llO. Heavy choppers, to $145. Store pigs Very few weaners but many large stores were included in a big yarding of store pigs. All pigs sold well, and prices of good-quality pigs were virtually unchanged from last 'week's successful sale. Only small pigs sold for less than $4O. Breeding stock had a good sale, in-pig sows reaching $265 and a Duroc boar making $4OO. Values were:—■ Small weaners, $35 to $42. Good weaners, $44 to $53. Slips and small stores, $57 to $7O. • ~ Large stores, to $BO. Unfinished pork, to $lO5.