A total of 566 animals were sold at the pig sale last Friday. The trend of the sale saw pork selling for $5 to $10 dearer, bacon sold for $5 to $10 dearer, and backfatter remained firm. Price range on the day for the different categories were:
• Weaners: $80 to $136
• Light pork: $148 to $193
• Heavy pork: $158 to $215
• Light bacon: no result
• Heavy Bacon: $272 to $320
• Light Backfatter: $139 to $235.50
• Heavy Backfatter: $463 to $557.10
The next sale will take place on Friday, 16th September. Contact Murray Reid on 0488 432 207 at VC Reid & Son for more information.