Strong bidding for prime cattle

Press, 3 September 1986, Page 24

Strong bidding for prime cattle

Lightweight heifers, even those not fully prime, sold surprisingly well at the Addington market yesterday. The heifers fetched a slight premium over other types of beef as the prime cattle, sale attracted strong bidding from butchers and processors. Prime lambs and sheep had steady sales, and a big yarding of prime pigs was cleared at good prices to vendors. Prime lambs The lamb market maintained last week’s rise in the value of light and medium types. Very few lambs sold for less than $l5, and good medium types regularly sold between $l6 and $l9. Good ram lambs were $2l to $25, with odd pens slightly higher. The total yarding of 2100 lambs was only 90 fewer than last weeks. Only four Addington sales are left before the present season’s lambs will be graded as hoggets. Values were:Heavy ram lambs, to $26, with some sales to $3O. Medium lambs, $l7 to $19.40. Light lambs, $l5 to $16.40. Sales included:C. J. and R. G. Mason (Culverden), 33 at $16.40 to $17.20; A. W. and L. N. Davis (Amberley), 113 at $16.80 to $22.20; G. R. and R. E. Taege (Springfield), 21 at $17.20 to $19.60; A. R. Copland (Ashburton), 21 at $17.40 to $25.60; P. R. Kidd (Rdlleston), 28 at $17.20 to $19.40; M. C. McTigue (Methven), 43 at $17.40 to $21.60; Maungatahi Farm (Waipara), 63 at $20.60 to $22.20; A. J. and M. J. Doig (Ashburton), 42 at $16.20 to $16.60; Inniskillen Partnership (Culverden), 28 at $16.40 to $19.20; I. Dorman (Broadfield), 58 at $l7 to $18; Brendean Farm (Weedons), 84 at $l9 to $20.80; M. J. Ensor (Okuku), 35 at $16.20 to $27; W. M. L. Williams (Halswell), 65 to $18.20 to $21.60; J. McLean (Waiau), 14 at $18.60 to $3O; J. F. Ridge and Sons (Methven), 90 at $18.40 to $24; M. Gimblet (Waiau), 45 at $21.60 to $23.80; F. and J. D. Loe (Scargill), 16 at $17.20 to

$24.20; N. D. Penny (Te Pirita), 46 at $l7 to $21.60; L. G. Barnett (Lakeside), 20 at $lB to $18.20; I. H. Winchester (Lakeside), 21 at $17.20 to $26; D. J. Jarman (Halkett), 22 at $17.20 to $17.60; R. S. Wilson (Balcairn), 94 at $17.60 to $21.80; P. F. and H. A. Le Lievre (Takamatua), 28 at $14.80 to $l7; H. C. Vanstone (Little River), 22 at $l5 to $19.60; Essenden Partnership (Darfield), 117 at $14.60 to $16.80; R. V. Appleyard (Sefton), 20 at $16.80 to $l9; A. A. Ellis (Waipara), 28 at $21.80 to $23.40; A. F. G. Blakely (Waikari), 41 at $l9 to $2l; R. A. and J. R. Boulton (Burnham), 43 at $lB.BO to $19.80; Crystal Brook Farm (Cheviot), 18 at $19.40 to $20.40; H. E. F. Calder (Halkett), 25 at $16.60 to $19.20; G. W. Maginness (Ashburton), 42 at $14.40 to $19.60; C. A. McDonald (Rangiora), 74 at $l4 to $2O; W. J. Brooks (Brookside), 50 at $15.80 to $17.20; S. A. Gough (Greendale), 21 at $15.60 to $17.40; A. T. Metherall (Rangiora), 28 at $17.40 to $l9. Prime sheep Most good-cutting shorn old ewes sold between $7 and $9 in a good clearance of adult sheep. Prices were fully firm with last week. Only very light ewes sold for less than $6, and most good woolly ewes made $lO to $l4. The yarding of prime sheep was 2080 compared with 1320 last week. Values were:- ■ Best old ewes, to $9, with woolly ewes to $l4. Medium old ewes, $6.60 to $7.60. Light old ewes, $5 to $6. Good hoggets, $l2 to $l5. Sales included:Old ewes: R. F. Copeland (Dunsandel), 67 at $8.40 to $9; View Hill Partnership (Oxford), 40 at $7.60 to $12.20; J. E. Austin (Oxford), 53 at $8.20 to $11.60; D. J. and J. Stewart (Rakaia), 84 at $9.80 to $l2; Hawkswood Estate (Parnassus), 42 at $9.80 to $10.20; B. C. Coles (Weedons), 23 at $8 to $8.60; Crystal Brook Farm (Cheviot),,23 at $8.20 to $8.80; R. L. A. McMillan (Hawarden), 45 at $7.20 to $8.20; R. J. H. Coop (Kaituna), 15 at $7.60 to $8.80; M. G. Ryan (Weedons), 45 at $8.60 to $8.80; P. J. Hope (Hawarden), 70 at $10.20 to $11.40; J. W. Matthews (Rangiora), 29 at $6 to $8.40; R. J. Gilmore (Courtenay), 68 at $ll.BO to $13.40; R. F. White (Hororata), 38 at $7.40 to $9; A. E. and M. E. Birdling (Little River), 41 at $7.80 to $9; D. G. Edge (Oxford), 33 at $7.60; P. R. Kidd (Rolleston), 56 at $7 to $9.80; H. E. Lemon (Killinchy), 55 at $7.40 to $8; N. Gimblett (Waiau), 35 at $5 to $7.40; 0. M. Brooker (Oxford), 67 at $ll.BO to $12.40; S. G. and J. R. Mora (Tai Tapu), 43 at $7.60 to $9.20; Brendean Farm

(Weedons), 51 at $7.20 to $8.60; H. Williams (Halswell), 34 at $7 to $8.60; E. J. Smith (Broadfield), 159 at $5.80 to $8.20; Inniskillen Partnership (Culverden), 34 at $lO to $11; J. K. Morrish (Springston), 58 at $7 to $8.40; G. Coull (West Melton), 98 at $6.60 to $7.40; M. J. Ensor (Okuku), 32 at $6 to $8.20; M. Rutherford (Leeston), 67 at $5 to 48.40. Hoggets: J. E. Austin (Oxford), 16 at $l2, and 24 four-tooths at $9.20; View Hill Partnership (Oxford), 25 four-tooths at $8 to $8.20. Prime cattle After the disruption last week caused by the long spell of wet weather, the beef market returned to more regular size of 320 head. Last week’s yarding was 183. Light and medium-weight heifers easily had the pick of the market, attracting strong inquiry from local butchers and processors. Some heifers touched 200 c a kilogram, whereas most other prime beef sold steadily at 185 c to 195 c a kilogram. The over-all quality of the stock was slightly better than last week. The top price was $832 for an Angus-Hereford cross steer sold by I. G. Murdoch, of Ashburton. A Shorthorn cross heifer from G. W. Ryder, Waiau, made $522, and an Angus cow from G. S. and R. E. Taege, of Annat, sold at $560. Prime steers and heifers to 220 kg sold between 185 c and 195 c a kilogram; from 220 kg to 270 kg, 185 c and 195 c; and over 270 kg, to 195 c. Values were:Prime heavy steers, to $832. Prime medium steers, $530 to $594. Prime light steers, $460 to $520. Prime heavy heifers, to $522. Prime medium heifers, $440 to $5OO. Prime light heifers, $376 to $430. Prime heavy cows, to $560. Prime medium cows, $390 to $460. Prime light cows, $340 to $3BO. Sales included:Steers: D. R. Fraser (Hurunui), 8 at $540; D. O. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 5 at $620 to $692; I. D. Wilkinson (Cheviot), 5 at $600; I. F. H. Wilkinson (Cheviot), 6 at $550 to $575; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 9 at $590 to $700; Hayes Brothers (Kirwee), 10 at $565 to $608; I. G. Murdoch (Ashburton), 1 at $832; Orton Bradley Park (Charteris Bay), 8 at $616 to $710; W. H. and S. J. Foster (Omihi), 9 at $562 to $610; F. and J. B. Loe (Scargill), 9 at $574 to $622; I. Peter (Sefton), 7 at $682 to $806; A. A. and L. W. Ellis (Amberley), 2 at $570 and $748; R. F. White (Hororata), 10 at $650 to $728; D. J. Morrison (Hawarden), 2 at $640; R. W. and G.

Burnett (Cheviot), 3 at $678; T. J. Brocherie and Son (French Farm), 9 at $532 to $620; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 4 att $638; I. W. Summerfield (Oxford),-7 at $620 to $700; Mathew Smith (Rangiora), 2 at $740; T. D. Costello Partnership (Hawarden), 12 at $5lB to $574. Heifers: D. 0. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 5 at $398 to $460; J. Le Compte and Son (Aylesbury), 15 at $4OO to $420; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 6 at $435 to $452; T. J. Fleming (Rangiora), 1 at $500; Kinloch Farm (Little River), 7 at $465; J. A. Auld (Cheviot), 10 at $468 to $478; C. J. and S. W. Wilson (Methven), 3 at $475 to $502; M. and T. Grigor (Hanmer Springs), 2 at $442; Mrs R. A. Russell (Leithfield), 2 at $412 and $480; I. R. Hamilton (Omihi), 6 at $412; A. B. Brych (Motunau), 6 at $426; G. W. Ryder (Waiau), 1 at $522; P. Earl (Scargill), 2 at $468; J. R. Andrew (Motunau), 6 at $426; A. A. and L. W. Ellis (Amberley), 3 at $458 to $470. Cows: C. H. Redmond (Darfield), 1 at $490; Hayes Brothers (Kirwee), 2 at $458 and $500; C. J. and S. W. Wilson (Methven) 3 at $378 to $492; Mrs C. T. Parrish (Cheviot), 1 at $520; Merino Run, Ltd, (Conway), 1 at $480; Estate D. J. Muckle (Ashburton), 1 at $460; G. Climo (Christchurch), 1 at $430; J. Adams (Springston), 1 at $426; Wakelin Brothers (Spencerville), 2 at $446 and $460; Sparks Brothers (Rangiora), 2 at $376 and $520; Richards Brothers (Spencerville), 1 at $430; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 3 at $400; G. S. and R. E. Taege (Annat), 5 at $5lB to $560. Bobby calves

Four buyers provided the bulk of the buying power for Friesian bull calves. Most Friesian bulls sold between $34 and $76, Friesian heifers were $l6 to $32, beef cross bulls $52 to $ll6, and beef cross heifers $3O to $BB. The yarding was 290., Dairy cows Prices in another good selection of dairy cows included Friesian heifers with calves at foot at $425, in-calf Friesian heifers at $370 to $415, and a third-calving cow at $420. Store sheep All types of ewes had an improved sale, particularly light works ewes which fetched $5 to $9 depending on the amount of wool they were carrying. Mated woolly ewes sold at $lO to $14.60, while shorn ewes were generally $6 to $9. a line of mated shorn Corriedale two tooths made $l6. Medium-woolled ewes with lambs at foot fetched $6.20 to $7.80 (all counted) and one line of shorn ewes and lambs sold at $6.40. Sales included:D. E. Houston (Le Bons

Bay), 286 lambs at $11.40 to $15.60; G. C. Parfitt (Swannanoa), 45 Coopworth ewe lambs at $18.80; D. W. Stott (Aylesbury), 96 ewes with 89 lambs at foot at $6.70 (all counted); Estate G. Van Asch (Cashmere), 60 ewes with 55 lambs at $6.40; S. J. Hay (Bromley), 87 lambs at $12.80 to $14.80; R. F. White (Hororata), 35 two-tooths at $l3; G. W. and L. N. Rowe (Hororata), 36 mated ewes at $6.60. Store cattle A small yarding of store

cattle was of mixed quality. Values were on a par with recent Addington sales. Sales Included yearlings Angus bulls at $220 and $230, 20month Hereford heifers at $4OO, yearling heifers at $240 and $260, and in-calf Angus heifers at $4OO. Prime pigs Just over 300 pigs were offered in the prime pig section, the biggest yarding for several years. Values were:Light pork, $lOO to $llO.

Medium to heavy pork. $ll5 to $l3O. ‘ Light to medium bacon, sl4oto $155. Heavy bacon, to $174. Light choppers, $BO to $llO. Heavy choppers, $l4O to $175. Store pigs Values were:Small weaners, $45 to $52. Good weaners, $55 to $65. Slips and small stores, $7O to $BO. Large stores, to $9O. Unfinished pork, to $lOO.