FORBES SHEEP SALE MARKET REPORT 09/09/2025

FORBES SHEEP SALE MARKET REPORT 09/09/2025

Total Yarding : 57050

Numbers lifted again this sale with agents yarding 57000 head. There was 42900 lambs penned and quality was good with an improved run of finished lambs offered along with the plainer types. The usual buyers were present and competing in an easier market.

Thee was 10550 new season lambs penned and quality was good. Trade weights sold from $270 to $316 with heavies receiving from $328 to $377/head.
Old lambs were $5 to $8 easier with trade weights 20-24kg selling from $240 to $305/head. Heavy lambs to 26kg received from $300 to $336 with extra heavyweights ranging from $322 to $460/head. Carcase prices averaged from 1148 to 120c/kg. The best heavy hoggets reached $320/head.

Mutton numbers lifted with 14,000 head penned. Mixed quality Merinos made up the majority and prices were strong. Merino ewes sold from $171 to $300/head. Crossbreds received from $170 to $320 with Dorpers ranging from $150 to $244/head. Merino wethers sold from $176 to $260/head.