EASING IN VALUES

Evening Star, Issue 25716, 13 February 1946, Page 6

EASING IN VALUES

LAMBS IN EXCESS SUPPLY LARGE YARDING OF PISS An all-round easing of prices, with the exception of the rates obtained for prime quality bullocks, was experienced at the weekly auction of stock at the Burnside sale to-day. Major sections attracted fairly large yardings. The number of cattle up for auction was 320. Prime quality cattle were limited, the major portion of the yarding comprising medium quality, with a fairly large yarding of secondary cows. Best quality beeff maintained last week's values, but other grades eased in price. Best quality bullocks fetched up to £24 2s 6d; prime, £l9 17s 6d to £22 7s 6d; medium, £l7 2s 6d to £lB 2s 6d; and light from £l6 12s 6d. Extra prime heifers brought up to £l3 12s 6d; prime, £ll 12s 6d to £l2 12s 6d; medium, £9 2s 6d to £lO 2s 6d; and light from £8 7s 6d. Extra prime cows auctioned up to £l3 2s 6d: prime, £lO 2s 6d to £ll 12s 6d; medium, £8 12s 6d to £9 12s 6d; and light from £8 2s 6d. There were 2,300 lambs for sale, representing a large yarding. There were a lot of pens of good quality, with a sprinkling of light and smaller sorts. Last week's high values, however, were not maintained, and prices generally could be quoted from 2s to 3s a head lower. Extra prime lambs brought up to 355, prime 30s to 335, medium 26s 6d to 28s 6d, and light from 245. The yarding of fat sheep was in excess_ of requirements, the market opening under weaker competition than was the case at the previous sale, but improving slightly as the sale progressed. Prices, however, as in the case of lambs, were also from 2s to 3s lower than last week. Extra prime wethers fetched up to 455, prime 40s to 435, medium 35s to 37s 6d, and light from 28s. Prime heavy ewes auctioned up to 24s 6d. prime 21s to 235, medium 17s to 18s'6d, and light from 14s 6d.' The store cattle section was a small one, and the quality was indifferent, the auction lacking the keen competition of previous sales. One pen of two-vear-old Hereford steers made £9 17s, another pen of Poll Angus cross of the same age sold for £lO. There were many fat pigs for sale, numbering 240, the largest offered for many auctions. Heavy-weight baconers experienced a setback in price owing

to. further restrictions imposed by the authorities. Prime baconers experienced a good sale, best sorts realising from £7 5s to £7 los, and medium descriptions from £5 18s to £6 10s.