TARANAKI CATTLE MARKET

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6313, 13 September 1907, Page 3

TARANAKI CATTLE MARKET

DEARTH OF STEERS. Steers are remarkably good property in Taranaki at the present time. Calves were slaughtered in wholesale numbers last season, Mr Newton ICing having sold just on v 45,000 calfskins during the sea-f-oii. Frantically the only calves kept were heifers; and the slaughter is apparently to be repeated this season. There aro two reasons for this. The extension of cheese manufacture and the growing* popularity of pig-roaring. In connection with the latter factor, it may be mentioued that there is a prospect of great values in store for pigs. The Christchurch Meat Company will bo largely operating, having taken over the works formerly occupied by the North Island Dacon Company at Woodville, and a good demand is likely to set in from Victoria, notwithstanding a duty of 2d a pound levied on New Zealand pork under the Federal tariff. Dairy farmers are coming to realise that with a little care the pig can be made a very profitable animal, and. this season -will probably provide a considerable addition to their income. Yearling steers are worth in Taranaki at the present time up to .£2 15s, and older ones represent a value higher in proportion, and everything points to a greater value ruling later on, with a decided lx>o:n nest season.