Restockers in market for lambs

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Numbers lifted this sale, though quality was reduced from the previous sales. There was a larger percentage of plainer cattle penned, along with the few better grain assisted lines. Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a cheaper market that fluctuated with quality.

Middle weight yearling steers to feed decreased 10c, to sell from 250c to 303c/kg. Heavy weights held steady, receiving from 274c to 310c/kg. Those to processors sold from 240c to 290c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were firm to 3c easier, to sell from 200c to 268c/kg. Those to processors sold from 240c to 275c/kg.

Heavy steers and bullocks were limited and reached 258c/kg. Grown heifers sold from 222c to 248c/kg. Cows were from 2c to 3c cheaper.

Tuesday’s sheep sale

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Numbers decreased this sale with both lamb and mutton showing the decrease. Lamb quality was improved slightly from the previous sale, with a better offering of finished heavy and extra heavy weight lambs penned. Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a firm to dearer market.

Trade weight new season lambs sold from $128 to $169/head. Restockers continue to be active, paying up to $138/head. Light old lambs lifted $5, selling from $110 to $134/head. Trade weights were firm to $3 better, making from $136 to $168/head. Heavy and extra heavy weight lambs were firm to $2/head better. Heavy lambs sold from $166 to $180 and extra heavy weights received from $184 to $244/head. Carcase prices averaged from 684c to 730c/kg cwt.

Mutton numbers comprised mainly Merinos and quality was very mixed. 

Market information provided by MLA's National Livestock Reporting Service Forbes