Record pen price in strong lamb sale

Press, 16 September 1987, Page 26

Record pen price in strong lamb sale

A strong lamb sale produced a possible record price for one pen of lambs at Addington Market yesterday. Three woolly Romney cross ram lambs each made $53.40. Prices for other lambs ended about $1 higher than last week’s prices, with some lighter animals making as much as $2 more. Another large yarding of ewes saw prices ease after holding at last week’s levels for most of the sale. Most bobby calf prices again increased, although buyers were faced with another large yarding. Prime lambs Three Romney cross ram lambs were sold at a possible record price of $53.40. The lambs, which had very long coats of wool, were sold on behalf of Mrs Mary. Ballagh, of Oxford. Although yesterday’s sale started at last week’s levels, demand from buyers soon pushed up prices by $1 for medium and heavier animals. Light lambs improved by as much as $2 as the sale progressed. Spring lambs were introduced to the market yesterday with sales reaching $39.60. The yarding was 2645 compared to 1956 last week. Values were.— Heavy ram lambs, $35 to $47, with some sales to $53.40. Medium lambs, $3l to $3B. Light lambs, $25 to $3l. Sales included.— Milmore Downs (Scargill), 46 ram lambs at $39.80 to $43.80; S. M. Jenkins (Waiau), 29 at $27 to $31.80; J. H. Scott (Ohoka), 39 at $33 to $35.60; R. G. Sutherland (Kaiapoi), 27 at $29.80 to $33.60; K. J. Boulton (Burnham), 40 ram lambs $3B to $43.20; A. H. Rowe (Ashley), 27 at $2B to $34.80; T. D. Costello Partnership (Hawarden), 84 at $2O to $36.60; J. Inkson (Omihi), 23 at $37.20 to $46; R. Jenkins (Port Levy), 27 at $32.80 to $42.80; M. Bradley (Leeston), 27 at $32 to $46.40; C. H. Stanbury (Little River), 53 at $26.40 to $34.60; Willow Farm (Dunsandel), 29 at $33 to $4l; Power Brothers (Hawarden), 35 at $29 to $32.40; J. D.

Sidey (Waikari), 17 at $27.40 to R. C and P. G. Redmond (Courtenay), 122 at $36.40 to $40.20; C. A Johnston (Rakaia), 40 at $27.40 to $33.20; M. Hurford (IrweU), 157 at $30.80 to $33.60; J. W. Rivers (Loburn), 311 at $26.60 to $35.80; Fletcher Farms (Waikari), 36 at $3O to $24.80; R. Habberjam (Southbridge), 20 at $34.60 to $37.80; Templeton Research Farm (Templeton), 29 at $46 to $47; Mrs M. G. Worner (Summerhill), 55 at $2B to $35.20; A. S. and A C. Chaffey (Rakaia), 21 at $29.60 to $35; E. J. Gardner (Scargill), 21 at $34 to $35.40; R. B. Allison (Fernside), 39 at $40.40 to $43.20; Birchill Station (Okuku), 31 at $30.80 to $36.80; Mrs A. P. Bennett (Swannanoa), 38 at $31.80 to $36; P. J. Robertson (West Melton), 88 at $37.60 to $41.80; W. B. Foster (Parnassus), 56 at $32.60 to $35.20; Netherwood Farm (Omihi), 24 at $31.60 to $37; Brendean Farm (Weedons), 77 at $34 to $40.80; E. J. Smith (Broadfields), 133 at $3l to $34.60; Slattery Brothers (Darfield), 35 at $31.80 to $36; N. T. and B. M. Inch (Te Pirita), 70 at $36.80 to $4l; A J. Pye (Temuka), 97 at $37 to $43.60; M. W. and A. E. Wellard (Oxford), 67 at $3O to $36; B. P. Wright (Amberley), 53 at $30.40 to $31.80; R. J. Burnett (Horrelville), 40 at $31.40 to $33; G. A. Stubbs (Oxford), 29 at $20.20 to $32.60; J. K. Fincham (Hawarden), 25 at $33.20 to $40.20; Carlow Farm (Hororata), 20 spring lambs at $32 to $39.60. Prime sheep The market for prime sheep started strongly and prices at first remained level with last week’s values in spite of another large yarding. Prices began to ease as the sale progressed and most types of sheep dropped about $1 in the last few races. Two and four-tooth ewes were particularly easier with prices dropping as much as $2 and $3. The yarding was 2873 compared to 2530 last week. Values were.— Best old ewes, to $34.

Medium ewes, $l9 to $24. Light ewes, $14.80 to $lB. Best woolly hoggets, to $3O. Medium hoggets, $2O to $25.

Sales included.— Old ewes: J. D. Sidey (Hawarden), 17 at $22 to $22.20; D. W. and I. D. Syme (Darfield). 27 at $2B to $32.40; R. J. and R. R. Prattley (Waipara), 62 at $16.40 to $22.20; N. and D. Gimblett (Waiau), 32 at $lB.BO to $26; G. J. and F. M. Sidey (Waikari), 42 at $18.60 to $22.80; B. M. and K. M. Forrester (Hawarden), 32 at $lB to $21.80; A. A. and C S. Smith (Waiau), 24 at $21.80 to $3O; Glenowne Farm (Cheviot), 25 at $19.80 to $22; J. and L. Varity (Greta Valley), 24 at $lB.BO to $23.40; R. J. and F. C. Beckett (Cheviot), 32 at $19.80 to $22; M. G. Stephens (Irwell), 84 at $l7 to $22.20; Inniskillen Partnership (Culverden), 82 at $22.20 to $29; J. K. Marrish (Broadfield), 37 at $l6 to $20.20; W. H. Rutherford (Culverden), 84 at $16.60 to $22.80; E. V. Murray Childrens Trust (Waikari), 120 at $l6 to $21.80; C. A. Jamieson (Halswell), 12 at $33.60; Ravelston Properties (Aylesbury), 132 at $18.60 to $2B; A S. Bell (Aylesbury), 84 at $2l to $3l; A F. McArthur (WhltecliffS), 18 at $23.60 to $27.20; Evans Brothers (Fernside), 23 at $lB.BO to $21.80; K. A. Cooney (Darfield), 43 at $lB to $21.60; W. D. Power (Hawarden), 19 at $21.20; R. H. Wormesley (Waiau), 44 at $14.80 to $20.20; T. D. Costello (Hawarden), 34 at $29 to $31.40; Bangor Farm (Darfield), 24 at $lB to $27; B. G Coles (West Melton), 46 at $18.40 to $20.20; W. J. C. Wilson (Hawarden), 34 at $2B to $34.

Hoggets: W. D. Power (Hawarden), 8 two-tooths at $28.60 to $3O„ and 14 fourtooths at* $26.80 to $27.20; R.' H. Wormesley (Waiau), 10 four-tooths at $25.20 to $27; L. R. Petrie (Swannanoa), 22 two and four-tooths at $2O to $25. • Prime cattle

Prices for most cattle failed to improve in an uninspiring cattie sale yesterday, although the quality of animals offered was good.

The mild winter had allowed some heifers to become a little too fat and their prices eased slightly. Thg yarding was 346 compared to 366 last week. Prices a kilogram remained at 210 c to 215 c for most cattle with some making 220 c. Values were: Heavy steers, to $B2O with some sales to $976. Medium, steers, $5OO to $7OO. Light steers, $498 to $5BO. Heavy heifers, to $548. Medium heifers, $470 to $5lO. Light heifers, $430 to $450. Heavy cows, to $635. Medium cows, $4lO to $460. Light cows, $320 to $370. Sales included.— Steers: Mrs D. Oakden (Kaikoura), 1 at $700; D. S.. Kennedy (Kaikoura), 1 at $746; Nukawai Partnership (Culverden), 7 at $520 to $700; Pahau Pastures (Culverden), 12 at $662 to $692; R. J. H. Coop (Kaituna), 11 at $562 to $570; Davaar, Ltd (Greta Valley), 10 at $5OO to $662; A. W. R. Trolove (Sheffield), 10 at $646 to' $700; W. D. Latham (Little River), 8 at $586 to $686; J. J. Lochhead (Omihi), 7 at $590 to $976; A. W. and L. W. Ellis (Waipara), 4 at $702; A. H. Rutherford (Montrose), 6 at $7BB to $816; Alec McLean (Omihi), 10 at

$528 to $586; I. R. Hamilton (Omihi), 9 at $498 to<ss36; A B. Brych (Motunau), 8 at $560 to $650; Fletcher Farms (Waikari), 11 at $5lO to $534; R. V. Maxwell (Scargill), 2 at $652 to $810; G. W. and R. Inch (Te Pirita), 4 at $620 to $712; Seaview Omihi (Omihi), 9 at $550 to $552; O. W. Thomas (Cust), 5 at $464 to $542; Woodgrove ’ Fanns (Hawarden), 12 at $522 to $550; T. D. Costello ■ (Hawarden), 5 at $590 to $660. Heifers: W. Mauger (Christchurch), 2 at $498 to $500; Davaar, Ltd (Greta Valley), 3 at $502 to $510; R. J. H. Coop (Kaituna), 9 at $486; S. B. Gibb (Scargill), 8 at $4BB to $504; T. C Stanbury (Little River). 6 at $460 to $500; P. E. Cassidy (Rangiora), 1 at $562; A. D. H. Scott (Coalgate), 2 at $528; R. V. Maxwell (Scargill), 8 at $490 to $548; Miller Brothers (Motukarara), 8 at $528 to $552; W. H. and R. Dailey (Hawarden), 14 at $482 to $530; Woodgrove Farm (Hawarden), 5 at $432 to $460.

Cows: A D. H. Scott (Colgate), 2 at $536; W. L G. Mason (Ohoka), 7 at $372 to $542; Wakelin Brothers (Kaiapoi), 4 at $466 to $520; W. R. and L. A Hardwick (Greenpark), 3 at $450 to $466; A R. Craw (Duvauchelles), 2 at $570; R. H. Moir (Lincoln), 1 at $635.

Bobby calves Prices for all bobby calves except Friesian heifers increased in price again in spite of another large yarding of 366. Most Friesian bull calves made $6O to $132 while the heifer calves made $36 to $52. Beef cross bull calves made $92 to $l4O, while most beef cross heifer calves made $74 to $lOO. Dairy cows Two Friesian heifers in calf to a Hereford bull made $55 in the dairy sale yesterday. A third heifer which had already calved her Hereford cross calf made $522.50. Other springing Friesian heifers made $415 to $432. A Murray Grey heifer in calf to a Simmental bull made $470, a Jersey heifer made $420 and a Ayrshire heifer made $350. Prime pigs A small yarding of prime pigs was offered’ yesterday and the resulting demand pushed prices a little higher. The best baconers sold to $lB5 and the best porkers to $155. The quality of animals was much better than recent weeks. ■ ■ \ ' ■ Choppers were also in short supply and the market fully recovered last week’s drop with the best pigs selling at $272. Few overfat choppers were yarded. Values were.— Light pork, $llO to $l3O. Medium to heavy pork, $135 to $155. Light to medium bacon, $l6O. to $175. .-. Heavy bacon, to $lB5. Light choppers, $l6O to $2lO. Heavy choppers, $220 to $250. Store pigs ■ A medium-sized yarding Of store pigs had another reasonable sale. The market consisted mainly of slips and stores of good quality: ss: Weaners e were slightly easier with most making between $55 and $65. Slips and bigger stores sold at similar rates to recent sales. Values were.— Small weaners, $46 to $55. Good weaners, $56 to $65. Slips and small stores, $6B to $B5. Large stores, $9O to $llO.