Light yarding of calves pushes price higher
MCDOUGALL and Sons auctioneer David McIvor said there were lighter yardings at the pig and calf sale this week, reflected by the dearer prices for calves.
Pigs
Prime pork - top of $240
Light pork - top of $172
Grower pigs - top of $126
Store pigs - top of $76
Calves
Beef cross weaners - top of $585
Beef grass eaters - top of $310
Beef rearer calves - top of $280
Friesian heifer calves - top of $305
Dairy bull calves - top of $130