FAT SHEEP PRICES FIRM

Chronicle (Levin), 16 April 1947, Page 8

FAT SHEEP PRICES FIRM

: ^ VALUES FOR PIGS EASIER Normal yardings ,in all class.es of Svuck were e'ruered atthe Levin weekly sale yesterday. Prices were firm m the fat sheep section. fhere was a large entry of pigs and prices for porkers ahd bacon,ers eased slightl'y. An over supply of vealers also resuhed i'n an easJZg in values and f requent passings. Fat cattle prices were cn a par with late market rates. Dairy ito.ck sold keenly, especially. cows recently calved or close. to profit. Next week's sale will be held on Monday cn account of the hpliday for Anzac Day. The foliowing is x range cf prices realised: — . Sheep: Medium fa,t "wethers, 34s 4d to 34s lOd; prime, 35s lOd to 36s 4d; light fat ewes, £1; prime, ip to 26s 4d; prime shorn fat lanibs, 30s; prime - woolly fat. .amos, up to 34s lOd; smali store ewevlambs, 12s; medium, 18s 9d;medium wether lambs, 16s 3d. Cattle: Small vealers, £2 to £2 10s; medium, £4 7s 6d to £5 7s .6d; prime, £6 17s 6d; runners, £9 to £10; fat P.A. cows, £1Q 10s to £12 10s; ex-dairy cows, easier on late rates; dairy heifers on drop, £10 10s, £12 10s to £15; cows in milk, £15, £17 10s, ,£18 10s to £20 5s; cows-' on drop, £14 10s to £16 10s; weaner P-A. calves, £2 10s to £2 12s; P.A." cows r.w.b., £5 10s; 2-year steers', £6 10s; small 2-year P.A. heifers, £4 10s; yearling jersey heifers, £3 15s, £4 10s to £5 5s. Pigs: Light porkers, £2 to £3; medium, £3 10s; heavier do., up to £4 10s; choppers, up to £7 7s 6d; weaners, 10s to 12s; light stores, 20s to 25s; heavier do., 25s to 35s.