2/10/2018
Total Yarding – 28,250hd Lambs – 19,050 Sheep – 9,200
Lamb numbers remained steady this sale and quality continues to be mixed throughout, with the finished lambs in good
condition, while the remainder tending to look dry. There were mainly trade weights penned, the heavy grades were limited in
number and stores were well supplied. Most buyers were operating and competing in a ongoing cheaper market.
Light new season lambs to processors averaged $130, easing $6, while store lambs averaged $112, going $8/head cheaper.
Medium and heavy trade weight new season lambs were $6 to $10/head cheaper and averaged from 650c to 690c/kg cwt. The
better heavy trade weights sold from $145 to $165/head. Old trade weight lambs were $11 cheaper and averaged from $134 to
$154/head. The few heavy weight lambs sold from $165 to $204/head.
Mutton numbers decreased and quality was varied throughout, with mainly Merinos penned. Prices eased from $5 to $7/head,
but remained firm in places for heavy well finished sheep. Light Merino ewes sold from $42 to $82/head. Medium Merino ewes
averaged $106, while heavy weights sold for $123/head or from 430c to 440c/kg cwt. Heavy first cross ewes sold from $112 to
$138/head or 420c/kg cwt.