Pricing Updates

Mutton and hogget prices higher. Delivery from 02-Dec

Stock Price (change)
Lambs
New season XB / Trade $6.80 (no change)
Old season XB / Trade $6.40 (no change)
New season Merino $6.80 (no change)

Hoggets $5.40 (up $0.40)
Mutton $5.40 (up $0.40)
Service Rams $2.50 (no change)

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Yarding: 2,459 (NQ).

Nutrien Livestock reports 2,459 cattle sold at Muchea on Monday November 30th with 180 of these sold in the calf pens. A similar yarding to the previous week was offered with the exception of more lightweight pastoral bulls. Heavy bulls were fully firm as were all lines suitable for live export and to feed on. Local lightweight steer calves of good quality gained 10c/kg with all other grades equal. Local trade steers and heifers eased 30c/kg. The quality of the lightweight pastoral steers was back on previous sales and values barely equal. Light pastoral heifers eased 20c/kg on quality with medium weights equal. Best quality heavy local cows improved 10-20c/kg with all other classes firm.

Yarding: 2,278 (+154).

Muchea cattle market penned 2,300 head up nearly 150 on last week in a mixed quality yarding. Prime cows improved in quality and in price by 15c/kg. Live exporters operated strongly on medium and heavier weight bulls which saw prices lift by 30c to 50c/kg. Grown steers gained 10c/kg pushed by live exporters. Weaner cattle remained firm with solid feedlot demand on local types and strong NSW competition on the pastorals. The yearling cattle slipped by 25c/kg on a poorer quality penning in both the local and pastoral sections. With a very big penning of light weight bulls, their value slipped 15c/kg.

In the weaner portion of the yarding, the local prime weaner steers to feeders sold from 376c to 446c, the corresponding pastoral weaner steers sold from 266c to 386c/kg remained firm. Prime local weaner heifers sold from 370c to 432c/kg whilst the 2 score pastoral weaner heifers were making from 228c to 316c/kg. Local yearling steers to the trade sold from 318c to 380c/kg. The pastorals 2 scores to feeders sold from 250c to 350c to soften by 25c/kg. Local yearling heifers to the trade made from 340c to 350c/kg. The pastoral yearling heifers eased 25c and they sold from 180c to 354c/kg. Local grown steers over 500kg sold from 334c to 380c, lifting by 10c/kg, pushed by live export demand. The corresponding pastoral types sold from 254c to 290c/kg. Grown heifers remained local and made from 266c to 332c/kg.

In the cow market. The medium weight 2 scores to processors sold from from 230c to 248c/kg. The processor pens sold from 250c to 288c were from 10c to 15c/kg dearer. Pastorals light bulls to live export, sold from 220c to 394c to be 15/kg easier. Whilst the medium weights lifted by 30c to sell from 218c to 370c/kg. Prime heavy bulls to processors made from 254c to 292c/kg.

Live export and domestic orders.

Export order - Holstein Heifers $2,200 plus GST.
Breed: Holstein
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +170kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $2,200 +GST
Export protocols apply

Export order - Unjoined Red Angus, Angus and Hereford $1,400 plus GST.
Breed: Red Angus, Angus and Hereford
Sex: Heifers - Unjoined
Weight: +190kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $1,400 +GST
Export protocols apply

Domestic - Just weaned Holstein Heifers $1,200 plus GST.
Breed: Holstein
Sex: Heifers - Just weaned
Weight: +110kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $1,200 +GST

Domestic - Just weaned Jersey Heifers $500 plus GST.
Breed: Jersey
Sex: Heifers - Just weaned
Weight: +100kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $500 +GST

Contact buyer for more info via links below or call Bart Merrall on 0487 888 212.

Yarding: 2,921 (+191).

There was an increase in cattle numbers to 2,921 which was a lift of 191 head. A similar number of trade weight cattle was offered and there was again some interest from feeders and restockers throughout the market for the better quality covered steers and heifers over 400kg. The regular export and domestic buyers were present and operated in a weaker market from 10c to 20c/kg for most categories. However some of the lighter young cattle sold to strong demand in places with most selling from 466c to 595c/kg.

Yearling steers to the trade made from 348c to 437c and the heifer yearlings sold from 340c to 444c/kg. The yearling steers and heifers with cover going to feed and back to the paddock mostly sold from 340c to 466c as they averaged from 420c to 440c/kg. The grown steers of C3 and C4 scores made from 318c to 376c to ease by 10c to 20c/kg. Heavy heifers were again well supplied with the C3 scores making from 310c to 365c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold from 280c to 340c/kg.

Cows sold to an overall softer trend to be 10c to 20c/kg cheaper and more in some isolated sales. Heavy cows sold from 256c to 300c and the leaner cow sales made from 244c to 285c/kg. Heavy bulls of all breeds sold to a top of 290c/kg.

Total 3,500 (+500), lambs (+NQ), sheep 3,500 (+500).

There were 1,800 lambs and 1,700 sheep penned. The quality of the lambs was fair to good. They were mostly older lambs with a few light weight young lambs. The condition varied from plain to very good. The usual processors were in attendance.

With the onset of some very hot drying weather, restocker activity was weaker. This resulted in cheaper trends for the light weight young lambs returning to the paddock. The limited supply of well finished young lambs suitable to processors also met weaker demand to sell to a cheaper trend. Light and medium weight old lambs to process sold on a slightly cheaper market trend. The heavy and extra heavy weight old lambs were well supported with a market trend firm to slightly cheaper. There were quite a few Merino hoggets penned, some carrying good skin length.

There were quite a few well finished sheep penned, although demand softened and as a result the market eased. The best of these sold on a firm trend, while the balance saw a slightly cheaper trend. Quality was a factor in price change in some classes.

Total 13,970 (+3,410), lambs 8,960 (+2,660), sheep 5,010 (+750).

It was a very mixed yarding with only odd pens of properly finished new season lambs and old lambs throughout though there were good numbers of well finished Merino lambs and hoggets yarded. Not all the usual buyers were operating in a mostly cheaper market.

Trade lambs were $13/head cheaper with quality a factor. Trade weight new season lambs sold from $152 to $188 while the trade weight old lambs sold from $150 to $195/head to average from 760c to 785c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs were $7 to $10/head cheaper once again with quality a factor. The old lambs over 24kg sold from $186 to $222 while a single pen of heavy weight new season lambs made $200/head. Merino lambs were from $4 to $6 cheaper with the trade weights selling from $138 to $180 while heavy weight Merino lambs sold from $185 to $224/head. White Dorper ewe lambs sold to the restockers from $198 to $205 while young Merino lambs to the restockers sold from $100 to $128/head. Hoggets sold to $210/head.

There were some top lines of well finished sheep along with odd lots of plainer types in a mixed yarding of mutton where most grades were firm to $5/head cheaper. Merino ewes sold from $80 to $204 while the crossbred ewes made from $158 to $190/head. Merino wethers sold from $150 to $206/head. Carcase prices ranged from 615c to 665c/kg cwt. The restockers paid from $80 to $129/head for Merino ewes.

Total 10,000 (+220), lambs 6,000 (-892), sheep 4,000 (+1,112).

Numbers remain small as harvest continues across the supply area. The quality this week was plainer. A large portion of the lamb yarding in store condition with restockers very active across the market. There were 5,500 hundred new season lambs available with some showing dryness and lacking finish. Not all the usual buying group were present and not all operating fully. The market was softer due to lack of competition and quality with a number of pens passed in.

Light and medium trade new season trade lambs were in reasonable supply selling in a firm to slightly softer trend making from $152 to $172/head. Heavy trade lambs eased $5 to sell from $167 to $188/head to average 754c cwt, 16c/kg less than last week. Bidding remains strong from domestic and export processors as export processors struggle to find the weight. Heavy lambs remain unchanged selling from $183 to $200/head. Heavy export lambs were limited again, prices softening up to $6 to sell from $194 to $226/head. A large buying group participated on the good offering of light and medium weight store lambs selling from $110 to $163/head.

Mutton was well supplied but a smaller buying group resulted in weaker trends. Heavy 4 score crossbred ewes eased by $4 to $9 to sell from $172 to $226/head or to average 630c/kg cwt. Heavy Merino ewes reached $226 to ease by $15/head. Trade sheep sold from $120 to $148/head.

Yarding: 1,420 (-166).

There were 1,420 cattle penned representing a decrease of 170 head week on week. There was a full field of buyers present but not all operating fully in a cheaper market in places. Quality was good with prime heavy weights well supplied and fewer trade cattle. Trade cattle sold firm on most sales. Grown steers and bullocks held firm except for the heavy weights which lost 10c/kg. Friesian manufacturing steers eased 13c while the crossbred portion was back 2c/kg. Cows sold 10c to 20c/kg cheaper as heavy bulls saw price reductions in the same order.

Vealers sold from 385c to 465c/kg. Yearling trade steers made from 390c to 439c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 362c to 400c/kg. Grown steers made from 372c to 391c with feeder lots reaching 405c/kg. Bullocks sold from 346c to 376c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made from 302c to 328c with the crossbred portion selling from 312c to 383c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 215c to 288c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 242c to 329c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 265c to 329c/kg.

Yarding: 579 (+95).

Numbers increased by 95 head to 579 at the Toowoomba cattle sale. Very mixed quality young cattle were in the largest numbers, along with a small selection of export processor lines. Buyer attendance was good and included the regular export processors and feeder operators, plus local and interstate restockers.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock continued to experience strong support. Yearling steers and heifers to feed for the domestic market sold to very strong competition. However export processor classes of steers, bullocks and cows sold to a much cheaper trend. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 498c to average 479c/kg. Yearling steers to feed averaged 439c and made to 460c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 410c to average 399c/kg. The best of the light weight yearling heifers to restockers or background made to 430c to average 425c, and secondary lines averaged 395c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 408c to 413c and made to 428c/kg.

A couple of bullocks made to 355c and heavy weight grown heifers made to 338c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 230c and made to 259c/kg. A handful of good heavy cows averaged 283c and made to 286c/kg.

Total 27,768 (-15,732), lambs 27,768 (-15,732), sheep (+NQ).

Agents yarded 27,768 new seasons lambs at Hamilton this week. The offering of lambs ranged from plain to excellent with similar weight range to the last sale on Monday but without the very heavy end yarded on Wednesday with the lambs in the 22kg plus showing the better quality. There was a full contingent of processors and restockers were in attendance and fully active. Restocking competition came from Shepparton, Finley, Bendigo, Mildura, Wagga Wagga and Swan hill as well as processors wanting to feed on, who operated in a sale that was fully firm over all categories.

Light lambs 12 to 18kg on offer made from $107 to $151/head, to average from 750c to 850c/kg cwt. The light trade weight lambs 18 to 22kg sold from $134 to $183/head, to average from 710c to 750c/kg cwt. The medium trade weight lambs 22 to 25kg made from $168 to $214/head, to average from 710c and 750c/kg cwt. Heavy trade weight lambs 26 to 30kg and over made up to $233/head, to average 740c/kg to 750c/kg cwt.

Yarding: 791 (-158).

Another good quality yarding of cattle was more mixed this week for the regular following of buyers. The reduced offering of 791 head, 158 less which included more grown heifers. Demand again came back easing by a further 15c from grown steers and from 15c to 20c/kg from grown heifers. Cows lost 10c to 20c whilst manufacturing steers were 10c to 30c/kg lower. The yearlings sold on average 30c/kg cheaper but milk vealers were unchanged to easier supported by restocker competition.

The milk vealers made from 390c to 430c with restockers also going to 430c/kg. Yearlings sold from 330c to 390c and restockers made to 408c/kg. Grown steer quality was not as good as last week and they mainly sold from 330c to 367c with a light weight pen making to 380c and restockers paid to 381c/kg. Grown heifers made from 280c to a top of 360c/kg.

The good run of beef cows sold from 285c to 302c with dairy and crossbreds making from 255c to 288c/kg. The leaner cows sold from 246c to 270c/kg. Beef bulls sold from 268c to 278c with a restocker paying to 306c/kg.

Yarding: 1,508 (-102).

There was a small reduction in numbers. Young cattle made up the bulk of the offering, mostly yearlings with very few vealers. There were fair supplies of grown cattle and few bulls. The quality of the offering was mostly good with large numbers of well bred yearlings on offer. The condition of the cattle was generally good with most presenting in forward condition. There was less than the full compliment of buyers in attendance.

Demand was weaker through the young cattle, this resulting in cheaper trends throughout. Restocker and feedlot activity was somewhat subdued in the face of the extreme heat being experienced. Medium weight feeder steers saw a trend 20c to 30c/kg cheaper. The heavy weight feeder steers were less affected. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed saw a significantly cheaper market trend, while the heavy weight feeders experienced little change. Yearlings in forward condition were keenly sought, showing the least of the price fall. Well finished yearlings to the trade were firm to a shade cheaper.

Heavy grown steers to process saw a firm to slightly cheaper market trend with premiums for the younger lines. Again the cow market was cheaper, down by as much as 15c/kg on the better heavy weights. There was increased processor participation, however the demand was weaker.

Mutton prices higher.

Type Price (Change)
XB Lambs $6.80 (no change)

Mutton $5.20 (up $0.20)

Bookings subject to availability.

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Yarding: 688 (-354).

Numbers eased and the quality was mixed. Yearlings made up the majority of the yarding with only limited numbers of prime grown steers and heifers. Only 64 mostly heavy cows were offered in a market that sold to a cheaper trend with the heavier cattle having the bigger falls in price.

Medium weight yearling steers to feed averaged firm selling from 370c to 430c/kg. Heavy feeders lost 20c and sold from 365c to 423c/kg. Medium weight heifers to feed were 7c cheaper to sell from 396c to 420c/kg. Heavy weight heifers to feed reached 375c/kg. Heavy trade steers were 4c cheaper and sold from 365c to 430c/kg. Heavy trade heifers dropped 16c to make from 322c to 401c to average 365c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks were 30c cheaper selling from 315c to 370c/kg. Heavy grown heifers were 20c softer and made from 301c to 330c/kg.

Cows were back 30c with the heavy 3 and 4 score cows selling from 265c to 294c/kg

Yarding: 2,044 (-464).

Muchea store cattle sale penned and sold 2,044 head, dominated by well bred and presented pastoral yearling and weaners. Which saw average prices for those cattle some 20c to 40c/kg dearer, whilst weaner heifers eased by 13c and in fairness, the quality of these cattle comparatively to a fortnight ago was back. Values were again pushed on all types including steers, by very strong NSW demand that never waned throughout the sale.

In the pastoral section of the sale, the better pastoral weaner steers, that were mainly Droughtmaster sold from 302c to 448c to average 400c to lift by 40c/kg. The better pastoral weaner heifers, again mainly Droughtmaster sold from 320c to 428c to ave 370c/kg. The better pastoral yearling heifers sold from 340c to 372c and averaged 367c up 20c/kg. The pastoral yearling steers sold from 368c to 396c to average 385c up 25c/kg. Light weight Droughtmaster cows in mainly 1 score condition sold to graziers from 220c to 252c, with PTIC Droughtmaster cows to restockers selling from 250c to 272c to average 260c, which saw prices ease by 20c as both types were down in quality compared to the previous offering. To round the pastoral section off, some 200 head of light weight yearling bulls sold to live export buyers from 330c to 410c to average 375c, seeing a lift of 20c/kg.

In the local section of the sale demand continued strongly with competition from local feedlotters the driving force. Values were from 15c to 40c/kg dearer. New seasons vealers were abundant and presented well. Weaner steers sold from 402c to 482c/kg. The weaner heifers sold from 360c to 444c which saw prices ease by 30c/kg quality related. Overall the sale was again an outstanding success and the last of 7 since June that have been held to cater the NSW demand. These sales have generated the penning and sale of some of the best quality young pastoral cattle to be sold through the Muchea yards.

Prices lower for delivery from 14-Dec to 7-Jan (Grid: 2049-BG)

Wagyu X Angus (Steers, 0-2 T, females less $0.50)
300-350kg $6.10 (down $0.15)
351-380kg $6.10 (down $0.15)
381-480kg $6.10 (down $0.15)
481 500kg POA (no change)
501-520kg POA (no change)
521-600kg POA (no change)

Black Angus (Steers, 0-2 T)
300-350kg $4.55 (down $0.15)
351-380kg $4.45 (down $0.15)
381-480kg $4.30 (down $0.15)
481 500kg $4.20 (down $0.15)
501-520kg $3.75 (down $0.15)
521-600kg $2.90 (down $0.15)

Black Angus British X (Steers, 0-2 T)
300-350kg $4.40 (down $0.15)
351-380kg $4.30 (down $0.15)
381-480kg $4.15 (down $0.15)
481 500kg $4.05 (down $0.15)
501-520kg $3.60 (down $0.15)
521-600kg $2.75 (down $0.15)

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Yarding: 1,100 (+575).

There were approximately 1,100 head penned representing an increase of 575 head from the sale of a fortnight ago. Quality improved with a larger selection of well bred young cattle carrying plenty of condition. Competition was strong from the regular locals reflecting the favourable seasonal conditions with some competition from further afield. There was some limited feedlot and processor competition. Prices were a little dearer overall in line with quality.

The top of the weaner steers made $1,870/head for 17 Angus steers which weighed 355kg which equates to 526c/kg. The top pen of yearling steers made $2,130/head for 9 Angus steers weighed at 505kg or 422c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $1,670/head for 9 Euro heifers weighed at 311kg or 536c/kg. The top of the yearling heifers made $1,700/head for 15 Black Baldy heifers which weighed 389kg or 437c/kg. Cows with calves at foot sold from $1920 to $2910 to average $2,590/unit.

On-farm prime lamb live weight prices. Available across South East South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

XB Lambs $/kg liveweight
Second Cross $3.25
First Cross $3.20

Weights: 47+kg (loads averaging over 65kg less 10c)

Other
- All lambs must be curfewed 24 hours prior to loading.
- Trucks will be weighed nearest registered B-double weighbridge.

For any further information please contact
- Ben Davies (Victoria) 0428 780 495
- Matt Heinrich (south east SA). 0408 780 197
- Glen Petterson (southern NSW). 0419 016 619

Benefits to producers: no freight, no penalties.

Prices higher for delivery commencing 30-Nov

Type Prices Change
Lambs
XB $6.80 (up $0.40)
Merino $6.40 (up $0.40)
Mixed $6.40 (up $0.40)

Ram Lambs
XB $6.40 (up $0.40)
Other $5.20 (no change)

Mutton $5.40 (up $0.60)

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Prices unchanged. Delivered Cobar, NSW

Smalls Price (change)
15-20kg $2.00 (no change)

Billies
20-25kg $3.50 (no change)
>25kg $3.80 (no change)

Nannies
15-20kg $2.00 (no change)
>20kg $3.50 (no change)

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Stock Wanted / Export Orders - prices unchanged.

Joined Friesian/Jersey X heifers to any bull $1,600 +GST. China Protocol.
Breed: Friesian/Jersey X
Sex: Heifer
Status: PTIC to any bulls
Price: $1,600 (NEW ORDER)
Location: delivered quarantine, Vic

Unjoined Friesian/Jersey X heifers $1,100 +GST. China Protocol.
Breed: Friesian/Jersey X
Sex: Heifer
Status: Unjoined
Price: $1,100 (NEW ORDER)
Location: delivered quarantine, Vic

PTIC Holstein heifer $2,500 +GST. China Protocol.
Breed: Holstein
Sex: Heifer
Status: PTIC to any bulls
Price: $2,500 (no change)
Location: delivered quarantine, Vic

Unjoined Holstein heifer (200+kg) $2,100 +GST
Breed: Holstein
Sex: Heifer
Status: Unjoined
Weight: 200+kg
Price: $2,100 (no change)
Location: Western District, Vic

Unjoined Holstein heifer (120+kg) $1,100 +GST
Breed: Holstein
Sex: Heifer
Status: Unjoined
Weight: 120+kg
Price: $1,100 (no change)
Location: Western District, Vic

Unjoined Jersey heifer (200+kg) $1,100 +GST
Breed: Jersey
Sex: Heifer
Status: Unjoined
Weight: 200+kg
Price: $1,200 (no change)
Location: Western District, Vic

Please contact Shaun Hamilton 0456 666 724 for more info.

Current live export and domestic orders - prices unchanged.

Export order - PTIC Friesian Heifers $2,300 plus GST (unchanged).
Breed: Friesian
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +330kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $2,500 +GST (up $200)
China protocols apply

Export order - Friesian Heifers $2,100 plus GST (unchanged).
Breed: Friesian
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +200kg
Price point: On-farm
Price: $2,100 +GST (up $100)
China protocols apply

Stock wanted: Friesian heifers (not export)
Breed: Fresian
Sex: Heifers
Weight: 120-150kg
Price: $1,200 +GST
Price point: On-farm

Export order - Jersey PTIC Heifers $1,400 inc GST (unchanged)
Breed: Jersey
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +270kg
Price point: On-farm
China protocols apply

Export order - Jersey Heifers $1,200 inc GST (unchanged)
Breed: Jersey
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +200kg
Price point: On-farm
China protocols apply

Stock wanted: Jersey heifers (not export)
Breed: Jersey
Sex: Heifers
Weight: 120-150kg
Price: $500 +GST
Price point: On-farm

Export order - Red Angus Heifers $1,300 inc GST (unchanged)
Breed: Red Angus
Sex: Heifers
Weight: +220kg
Price point: On-farm
China protocols apply

Contact buyer for more info via links below or call Bart Merrall on 0487 888 212

Price movements were minimal this week at Australian wool auctions. The most notable influence on wool values stemmed from the foreign exchange (forex) rates which saw the AUD strengthen strongly against all the major trading currencies.

Demand was predicted to be soft from the outset, which it was initially, but as the week progressed, buying intensity from most operators lifted and competition was strongest at the close of selling, except the crossbred sector.

A 9ac depreciation of the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) occurred which closed 0.8% weaker at 1150ac clean/kg. The EMI in USD terms maintained at similar levels, being just 1usc higher at 846usc.

The scheduled 41,527 bales failed to materialise again and 36,535 bales were offered, a 12% drop from the previous Friday. Add the subsequent passed in rate of 12.1% for this week and this equates to 22.6% of the original roster not moving through the supply chain.

A good spread of purchasing interest was evident this week as processors, indent operators and traders were all active. As prices lowered or buyers filled current requirements, there was a quick buyer replacement that stepped in and helped maintain the healthy competition and price levels, indicative of strong order books present at the moment.

Super fine (18.5 micron and finer) Merino fleece and skirting types were the again well supported with better tested types up to 25ac dearer, but poorer wools barely maintained their rates. 19.5 micron was strongly sought and gained 15ac whilst the 20.5 to 23-micron wools were 10ac cheaper. Crossbreds were out of favour and fell 45 to 70ac.

Improved growing conditions across most of Australia are becoming evident in the wools now hitting show floors with a noticeable increase in fibre diameter and vegetable matter in Merino types broader that 20 microns a direct consequence of a better season in most areas.

Almost 42,000 bales is currently rostered for sale next week.

Prices higher for week commencing 30-Nov.

Type Price (Change)
XB Lambs $6.80 (up $0.20)

Mutton $5.00 (no change)

Bookings subject to availability.

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All prices higher. Delivery from 30-Nov

Stock Price (change)
Lambs
New season XB / Trade $6.80 (up $0.40)
Old season XB / Trade $6.40 (up $0.40)
New season Merino $6.80 (up $0.40)

Hoggets $5.00 (up $0.10)
Mutton $5.00 (up $0.10)
Service Rams $2.50 (up $0.50)

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Goat prices unchanged (Grid No: 25-20), delivery from 30-Nov

Weight $/kg (change)
8 - 10kg $3.30 (no change)
10 - 24kg $6.85 (no change)
24+kg $7.85 (no change)

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Yarding: 1,529 (+359).

Agents held a store cattle sale at Powranna on Thursday with 1,529 cattle yarded, 359 more than the last sale three weeks ago. There was a wide range of cattle with more dairy cross cattle than normally seen at this centre. Following interstate trends, the market was dearer with increases of $40 to $100/head. There was no interstate competition with most being bought to be finished in the Northwest, Northeast or Northern Midlands regions.

The heavy yearling steers over 400kg made from $1,520 to $1,980 or to average 390c/kg. Medium weights sold from $1,500 to $1,920 or 445c whilst the lighter weights made from $1,090 to $1,700/head or 525c/kg. The heaviest heifers were selling from $1,560 to $1,740 or 375c, medium weights made from $1,450 to $1,630 or 420c and lights sold from $1,000 to $1,530/head or 470c/kg.

There were 57 cows and calf units which all met strong competition, the best making from $2,600 to $3,200 and the rest to sell from $1,950 to $2,500/unit.

Yarding: 2,252 (-34).

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 2,252 head of good quality cattle at Mt Barker. Another good sale with demand high on all categories. A pen of light weight weaners steers topped at 520c and heifers made to 496c/kg. Heavy cows remained firm to average 288c and a pen of young store cows running with a bull since May sold to 328c/kg.

Weaner steers weighing over 330kg sold from 386c to 440c while steers weighing 280 to 330kg made from 410c to 460c whilst the lighter weights lifted, to reach 434c to 512c/kg. Weaner heifers over 330kg made from 300c to 388c and the lighter weights sold from 355c to 496c/kg. Yearling steers over 400kg sold from 355c to 410c and lighter weights made from 384c to 412c/kg. Heavy yearling heifers sold from 325c to 374c while lighter weights were selling from 340c to 385c/kg. Bullocks over 600kg made from 300c to 350c while grown steers under 600kg sold from 320c to 366c, the light grown steers sold from 350c to 388c/kg. Grown heifers over 540kg made from 282c to 340c while the lighter weights sold from 318c to 368c/kg.

Heavy prime cows were firm to sell from 222c to 288c while the medium weight cows sold from 248c to 272c/kg to processors. Feeder buyers paid from 150c to 278c depending on quality. Restockers purchased the younger cows from 270c to 328c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 258c to 304c to processors, medium weight bulls to live export sold from 292c to 392c while light weight bulls also to export sold from 264c to 460c/kg.

Yarding: 4,700 (+3,031).

The last sale before the annual break attracted a much larger number of 4,700 head at the Blackall weaner and store plus prime sale. A large panel of buyers was present and operating with representatives covering all classes. Despite the increase in supply a combination of large runs, and better quality lifted average prices on all classes of young cattle. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock averaged over 20c/kg better. Yearling steers to feed experienced similar price improvements. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers and feed improved by 30c to 40c/kg however most of the lift in prices was attributed to the better quality penned. Cows experienced a mixed trend with store condition lines, and PTIC classes returning to the paddock received very strong support, however export processor lines reduced by a further 7c/kg.

Yearling steers under 200kg returning to the paddock made to 532c to average 484c/kg. Yearling steers under 280kg sold to 528c with a very large selection averaging 475c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 406c to 419c, and made to 436c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 419c and made to 428c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers sold to 500c on a few occasions with a large number averaging from 422c to 449c whilst secondary lines averaged 354c to 391c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed averaged from 365c to 416c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 366c/kg.

Medium weight 4 tooth steers to feed averaged 365c and made to 398c/kg. Medium weight plain condition cows returning to the paddock averaged from 263c to 280c and better condition heavy weights PTIC made to 303c to average 298c/kg. The best of the heavy cows to export processors made to 300c to average 292c/kg. Heavy bulls made to 306c to average 290c/kg.

Yarding: 2,873 (+15).

There was only a slight increase in numbers at Emerald sale to 2,873 head. Cattle came from all local districts and north towards Belyando Junction to comprise a good quality offering. The usual processors and feeders were competing along with a changing restocker lineup.

Calves made to 443c to average from 398c to 434c/kg for mixed sexes. Yearling steers to 280kg sold to a top of 491c, as feeders averaged 385c and the best bred restockers saw averages reach 461c/kg. Medium and heavy pens made to 429c to average from 385c to 423c/kg. Light yearling heifers to processors made to 428c/kg. Medium and heavy yearling heifers averaged from 342c to 379c/kg. Grown steers to feed made to a top of 411c to average from 358c to 399c/kg. The few bullocks penned sold to average from 334c to 344c/kg. Feeders paid to a top of 373c for the best of the grown heifers to average from 333c to 348c/kg. The best grown heifers to the trade made to a top of 360c/kg for some grain fed pens.

Two score cows eased, to sell from 248c with the heavy 4 score cows firm to average 283c with sales reaching a top of 290c/kg. Heavy bulls averaged 285c/kg.

Grass fed prices down $0.10, others unchanged. Delivery from 23 Nov to 27 Nov

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0-4 NQ (prev $7.00)

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5-6 $6.60 (no change)
7-8 $6.55 (no change)
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0-7 $5.95 (down $0.10)
Ox $5.90 (down $0.10)

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Cows $5.80 (down $0.10)

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Yarding: 2,700 (-144).

It was a mixed yarding with good numbers of yearlings to suit the feeders and processors along with a larger percentage of secondary types. There was a good supply of well finished grown steers and heifers along with fair numbers of cows. Not all the regular buyers were operating in a mostly cheaper market.

Young cattle to the trade were up to 15c cheaper with prime vealers selling to 446c/kg. Steer yearlings sold from 360c to 415c while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 360c to 425c/kg. Feeder steers and light weight feeder heifers were 9c cheaper while the heavier feeder heifers were dearer. Feeder steers sold from 380c to 448c while the feeder heifers sold from 364c to 426c/kg. Yearlings to the restockers were 8c cheaper with the steers selling from 368c to 460c while the heifer yearlings to the restockers sold from 415c to 456c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were up to 30c/kg cheaper. The prime grown steers sold from 300c to 371c while the grown heifers made from 300c to 359c/kg. Cows were 21c cheaper with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 220c to 272c/kg. The prime heavy weight cows sold from 260c to 306c to average 291c/kg. Heavy bulls were cheaper selling to 336c/kg.

Total 19,052 (+5,312), lambs (+NQ), sheep 19,052 (+5,312).

Agents yarded 19,052 sheep at Hamilton this week an increase of 5,312 head. There was another excellent offering of sheep with all weights and grades available, this included some excellent runs of heavy wethers as well as heavy crossbred ewes. All the regular mutton processors were in attendance but again not all fully active. Once again the strong demand continued as the market was firm to slightly dearer in places, particularly for the light 1 and 2 score sheep which were 50c/kg cwt stronger.

Light to medium sheep 1 and 2 score made from $78 and $121/head to average around 650c/kg cwt. Medium weight 3 score sold from $116 to $158/head to also average 650c/kg cwt. Heavy Merino ewes made from $162 to $220/head averaging from 650c to 680c/kg. Heavy Merino wethers made from $200 to $270 whilst the medium weights were selling from $120 to $176/head with both categories to average from 650c and 680c/kg cwt. Heavy crossbred ewes sold to a top of $289/head to average from 620c to 680c/kg cwt. Hoggets 3 score sold to a top of $177/head. Terminal rams sold to $63 and the Merino rams made to $163/head.

Yarding: 950 (+385).

There was an increase in number this fortnight as the weather heats up and feed dries off. All categories were represented, while quality and condition was very mixed. Overall both were well down on the previous sale. There was reduced processor and feedlot competition, however one export processor re- entered the market. Restockers were still active.

Demand from both restockers and feedlotters was weaker. This resulted in cheaper trends through most classes of young cattle. The best of the vealer steers to restockers remained firm, with the heifer portion cheaper. Trade vealers saw a cheaper trend of 10c to 20c/kg. All classes of yearling steers to restock and feed saw trends cheaper with quality variations accounting for some substantial price change. The better quality steers to feed were least affected. Yearling heifers followed similar trends, up to 20c/kg cheaper the better quality lots over 280kg. Those to the trade also saw trends cheaper.

Despite the reintroduction of one major processor, demand for export cattle was weak. This combined with a vast reduction in quality saw heavy grown steers to process show significantly cheaper trends. This followed through to the well finished grown heifers. Reduced competition saw the cow market from 50c to 60c/kg cheaper in the fortnight, with heavy bulls also showing a significantly cheaper trend.

Total 32,500 (+600), lambs 23,000 (+600), sheep 9,500 ().

Lamb supplies decreased with harvest taking priority. Quality was fair to very plain over light weight and trade weight categories. Across heavy lamb classes bigger numbers were dry and long in the wool. Buyers continually picked there way through longer wool types with many major buyers avoiding these stock. Extra heavy lamb numbers dipped noticeably with all under 30kg carcase weight. Restockers were out in force with plenty of orders held by agents and meat buyers. A small field of buyers were in attendance and not all operated fully.

Most domestic processors were active although major domestic buyers were extremely cautious due to the drop in quality. Competition varied with the greatest demand for well finished lambs weighing 22 to 24kg cwt. The bulk of the trade lambs sold $5 cheaper with the 22 to 24kg weights averaging 750c/kg cwt. Store lambs and lambs with weight and frame made from $120 to $170/head. A smaller field of export buyers were in attendance and not all operated fully. Extra heavy lamb prices lifted, driven by a shortage in the market. Young lambs 26 to 30kg gained $7 to average 810c/kg cwt. Shorn lambs weighing over 30kg cwt sold to a top of $277 to average $272/head.

It was a mixed yarding of mutton with a few more numbers of trade and plainer stock. Heavy ewes sold to weaker competition slipping $9 to $20/head. Weathers of any description were keenly sought with some lines making over 700c/kg. Heavy wethers sold from $149 to $257/head. Trade wethers sold from $139 to $166/head to average 610c/kg cwt.

Yarding: 297 (+28).

Another good to very good offering of milk vealers were penned in the overall good quality yarding of 297 cattle, 28 more than last week. A similar field of buyers attended and operated in the sale that saw weaker demand and resultant lower prices. Generally, across most categories the market sold to a cheaper trend, led by the milk vealers that softened by 10c to 40c whilst yearlings eased by 10c to 20c/kg as did grown heifers. Cows eased from 20c to 30c and did beef bulls. There were of good quality grown steers were passed in but there was a sale that made to 356c/kg.

Milk vealers sold from 355c to 418c with restockers paying from 334c to 396c, whilst a pen of 10 head topped at 422c/kg. The yearlings were selling from 320c to 358c and restockers made to to 390c/kg. Manufacturing grown steers sold from 254c to 318c/kg. The better quality grown heifers made from 318c to 346c/kg.

Beef cows were selling from 260c to 300c with dairy cows made from 245c to 275c/kg. The leaner dairy cows made 228c to 244c with plain to poor conditioned from 165c to 236c/kg. Beef bulls sold from 276c to 318c/kg and included some excellent quality.

Total 6,067 (+NQ), lambs NQ (+NQ), sheep NQ (+NQ).

Elders reports a total yarding of 16,136 head this week with a good line of killing lambs and again yarding mainly consisting of mutton. Lambs remained equal with good lines on offer suiting VV Walsh and Hillside with WAMMCO again not bidding on lambs this week. Lighter lambs remained equal with gain good grazier support. Highlight of the day was mutton with strong competition from Fletchers, Hillside, Pride, VV Walsh and WAMMCO very active on all lines with a very good line up of heavy mutton offer. Rams remained equal with younger rams topping at $100. SALE SUMMARY

Yarding: 583 (-32).

There was only a slight decrease in numbers and the quality was good with most in prime condition or better. Yearlings made up the bulk of the yarding along with around 80 cows. Grown cattle were in very short supply. Feeders purchased most of the young cattle with processors limited to a few heavy steers and a few vealers. Most of the cows were heavy 4 and 5 scores. Restocking interest was low. The market sold to a softer trend.

The few weaners sold from 430c to 500c/kg. The best of the veal reached 407c/kg. Medium and heavy feeder steers were firm selling from 372c to 428c/kg. Medium weight heifers to feed on were 20c to 25c/kg cheaper with very little restocking competition and sold from 362c to 412c/kg. Heavy feeder heifers were 7c softer to sell from 345c to 383c/kg. Only a few heavy steers went to processors and made from 409c to 412c/kg. Grown steers over 500kg reached 374c and heifers to 366c/kg to feed on.

Cows were mostly 4 and 5 score heavy cows and prices fell from 30c to 40c/kg and more on the heavy over conditioned cows. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows were selling from 252c to 285c and the 5 and 6 score cows made from 230c to 278c/kg.

Yarding: 334 (+59).

There were 334 cattle penned representing an increase of 60 head week on week. The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a cheaper market. Quality was good with a few more prime cattle on offer. The trade lots were mostly heifers and sold 12c/kg cheaper. Grown steers and bullocks eased from 6c to 14c/kg. Heavy grown heifers eased 13c/kg. Cows sold from 25c to 30c/kg cheaper while heavy bulls held firm.

A handful of vealers sold from 362c to 445c/kg. Yearling trade steers made from 385c to 410c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made from 347c to 410c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks made from 350c to 366c/kg. Heavy grown heifers sold from 313c to 348c/kg.

Most light and medium weight were making from 188c and 274c/kg. Heavy weight cows were selling from 238c to 296c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 250c to 296c/kg.

Yarding: 1,391 (+331).

The third weaner Boyanup weaner cattle sale for the 2020/2021 selling season again produced impressive results.The beef bred cattle, weaned 14 days to allow an easy transition into feedlots, were predominately Charolais Angus and Murray Greys supplemented by Euro cross and presented in mainly prime condition to a buying contingent comprising professional local buyers representing WA, a SA feedlot and live exporters. They were ably supported by southwestern graziers. There was strong competition on the lighter weights of both sexes but mainly in the light weight heifer section.

Prices topped at 526c for light weight weaner steers under 280kg, a record for Boyanup whilst the light weight weaner heifers made to 450c/kg. Weaner steers sold from 400c to 526c to average 440c/kg firm on last weeks sale. Weaner heifers sold from 376c to 450c to average 410c up 15c/kg. Overall an excellent result as there were 400 extra cattle penned and sold than the last sale. Yearling cattle were also penned with yearling steers that sold from 370c to 410c to average 395c down 13c/kg on reduced trade demand. The yearling heifers sold at 384c to ease a slight 4c/kg.

Yarding: 4,660 (+1,172).

The yarding at CQLX Gracemere sale increased by 1172 head to 4660 head. Cattle were drawn from across Central Queensland presenting a very good quality and conditioned offering generally. There were several large, single vendor runs of feeder and weaner steers and heifers penned which sold well, albeit at reduced averages from previous sales. The usual processors and feeders were operating along with an ever changing panel of restockers.

Calves topped at 519c for the best bred steers to produce mixed sex averages from 455c to 477c/kg for most. Yearling steers under 280kg averaged from 415c to 449c, whilst the heavier classes averaged from 391c to 415c/kg. Light yearling heifers sold to a top of 459c to restockers and averaged from 391c to 441c/kg to processors. Medium and heavy pens recorded averages from 364c to 386c/kg and were sold to feeders, processors and restockers. Grown steers to feed were well supplied to average from 370c to 394c with a few bullocks to processors selling to a top of 361c/kg. Grown heifers to feed reached a top of 391c to average from 361c to 368c/kg. Those to the trade averaged from 312c to 385c/kg relevant to breed and finish.

Cows eased across the board with 2 scores averaging from 247c to 266c whilst heavy 4 score cows in light supply averaged 274c/kg. Heavy bulls averaged 266c to live export and 230c/kg to processors. A small offering of cows and calves made to $1,825/unit.

Yarding: 6,277 (+989).

Numbers rose at Dalby to 6,277, up from the previous week by 989 head. A good buying panel was present and operating including export processors, feedlots and local and interstate restockers. Cattle were drawn from the usual supply area and the yarding quality varied, with prices reflective of quality variations. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers were present in good numbers. Overall demand remained firm but prices eased. Medium weight yearling steers to feed fell by 6c while heavy weight yearling steers to feed fell by 3c to 12c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed saw improvements with medium weight heifers under 400kg up by 15c/kg. Medium and heavy weight cows fell by 6c to 26c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers under 200kg to restockers sold to 593.2c to average 575c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers made to 560.2c to average 529c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 330kg to feed sold to 498.2c to average 444c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 474.2c to average 430c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers over 400kg to feed reached a top of 442.2c to average 418c/kg. The largest sample of light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers made to 495.2c to average 444c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 330kg to restockers sold to 460.2c to average 404c/kg.

The best of the medium weight grown steers to feed sold to 408.2c to average 376c/kg. The best of the grown heifers reached a top of 362.2c to average 343c/kg. Medium weight 4 score cows sold to a top of 294c to average 291c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 289.2c to average 284c, while the heavy weight 4 score cows sold to a top of 304.2c to average 293c/kg. The best of the heavy weight bulls made to 334.2c to average 325c/kg. Cows and calves reached a top of $2360/unit.

Total 1,410 (+17), lambs 1,018 (-35), sheep 392 (+52).

Very little change in numbers to 1,410 in Warwick with 1,018 lambs and 392 grown sheep. All the regular processors, wholesalers and butchers were present and operating. Restockers again were active on the increased numbers of new season lambs on offer. Quality lines of well finished western and local lambs attracted increased competition from the processors and the trade buyers lifting prices across all trade weight lambs.

New season young lambs sold to the trade for a top of $179 to average $174, and restockers for $164 to average $141/head. Light weight trade lambs to the trade made $202 with an average of $185/head. Medium weight trade lambs sold for $203 to average $190/head. Heavy weight lambs sold to processors for $233 to average $198/head. With the ewe portion returning to the paddock at $219/head.

The quality of the hoggets along with the wethers and ewes improved along with the prices. Hoggets sold to processors for $173 and to restockers for $196/head. Well finished young wethers sold to processors for $182 to average $170/head. Score 3 ewes topped at $220 to processors to average $185/head. Full mouth rams sold for $154, and ram lambs to restockers sold to $205 and to the trade at $180. Ewes and lambs made $264/unit.

Total 16,136 (+NQ), lambs NQ (+NQ), sheep NQ (+NQ).

Nutrien reports a total yarding of 16136 sheep and lambs at Katanning on the 25.11.2020. This week saw a large yarding of ewe mutton with mainly store to light trade lambs. Heavy crossbred lambs in limited numbers, saw best sales to $160 with most sales from $115-13 and light stores selling from $90-100. Ewe mutton rose $5-8 over most grades with best heavy sales from $170-196. Trade ewes sold strongly selling from $145-170 with good boning ewes selling from $105-130. Very light condition ewes sold from $60-80. Merino lambs this week saw mostly store yarded, with most wether sales from $80-100. Ewe lambs selling from $70-90. Rams this week saw an increased price for young rams selling from $80-100with most sales from $30-50.

Market showing stern resistance to further falls despite strong USD v AUD. Merino fleece opened -15 but improved to be just -5. Skts unchanged. Xbds -30/cards +10. EMI -6 to 1150ac.

Yarding: 2,610 (-1,040).

A significant reduction in the amount of prime cattle penned saw reduced yarding of 2,610 cattle in Charters Towers this week, 1,040 fewer than last sale. Quality was very mixed, consisting of many small lines, however some very good pens of cows and steers were presented. All regular processors were in attendance an operating at reduced rates, supported by two live exporters, central and southern feeders, backgrounders and western restockers. Cattle were drawn from Mt Isa, Hughenden, Georgetown, Mt Surprise, Greenvale, Ingham, Prosperpine, local and coastal areas.

The heifer calves to processors sold to 406c to average 383c/kg. Vealer steers to southern restockers topped at 446c/kg. Vealer heifers reached 376c to average from 342c to 355c whilst processor lines averaged from 356c to 385c/kg. Several small lines of light yearling steers to feed sold to 386c as heavy steers reached a top of 388c/kg. Mixed lines of yearling heifers sold according to quality with best quality types to feed selling to 358c/kg.

Grown steers to live export sold to 366c, most selling from 346c to 354c, with small numbers of steers to the trade reaching 354c/kg. Limited numbers of heifers to the trade sold to 344c/kg. A small number of full mouth bullocks sold to slaughter for a top of 350c/kg.

Reduced numbers of cows to processors sold to lower rates, with medium weight 2 score cows selling to 280c, while 3 scores topped at 286c multiple times to average from 275c to 281c/kg. Heavy bulls to live export topped at 344c to average 329c/kg. A large sample of young males returning to grass sold to 422c/kg. Some very good cows and calves sold from $1,825 to $1,900/unit.

Yarding: 477 (+68).

There was a slight increase in overall numbers and the quality remained mixed. Yearlings made up over half of the offering, along with some good runs of grown steers and heifers. There was a larger number of Dairy cattle and a limited supply of young cattle to suit the restocker. All the usual buyers were operating, selling to cheaper trends for all categories, except for light weight weaners returning to the paddock.

Yearling steers to suit the trade eased up to 12c, selling from 380c to 440c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to processors slipped 5c, to average 416c/kg. The feeder steers were slightly cheaper to sell from 388c to 434c and heifers to feed remained unchanged making from 388c to 434c/kg. Young cattle suiting restocker orders were considerably dearer. Light weight steers sold from 439c to 659c and the heifer portion made from 428c to 554c/kg. Grown steers sold from 300c to 359c and the heavy grown heifers to process averaged 313c/kg.

The cow market saw prices ease from 21c to 36c, with the D2 cows selling from 256c to 272c and the heavy better finished cows reached 290c to average 281c/kg. There was a significant increase in the number of bulls sold, with the best heavy weight topping at 334c/kg.

Total 16,136 (-2,782), lambs 6,136 (-782), sheep 10,000 (-2,000).

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 16,136 sheep and lambs at Katanning. Lower numbers saw increased competition with all categories gaining with demand. The yarding was again dominated by mature sheep with heavy ewes gaining $12 to top the sale at $199/head. Heavy new season lambs made to $178/head while light weight lambs to graziers gained on increased demand.

New season lambs including Merinos saw air freight weights under 16kg cwt sell from $95 to $116/head to processors. Feeders purchased from $87 to $110 whilst live export paid from $104 to $110/head. Lambs under 18kg cwt made from $100 to $119 to processors, $107 to $122 to feeder buyers whilst live export sold from $110 to $133/head. Trade weight lambs sold from $126 to $149 and the small selection of heavy lambs made from $150 to $178/head.

Heavy mutton prices gained with processor demand while the light weight stores gained with restocker buyers pushing processors for the better framed ewes. Young merino ewes sold to processors for $75 to $166 while restockers were active, paying from $87 to $154/head depending on frame and quality. Heavy ewes over 24kg cwt sold from $130 to $199, medium weight and good boning ewes gained on last week to sell from $95 to $138/head while light weight ewes sold from $60 to $116 to a range of restocker and processor buyers. Heavy mature wethers sold from $140 to $180 while lighter weights made from $75 to $143/head. Young hogget wethers sold from $100 to $184 for the heavier weights while stores and lighter weights made from $63 to $111/head. Heavy younger rams to processors sold from $60 to $87, whilst light weight rams to live export sold from $40 to $100/head. Mature and stores returned from $10 to $50/head. Ram lambs made from $50 to $135/head weight dependent.

Total 10,589 (-146), lambs 10,021 (-477), sheep 568 (+331).

Numbers eased slightly as agents yarded 10,021 lambs and 568 sheep to total 10,589 head overall. These sold to the usual array of trade and processor buyers with a small group of active restockers present in the market. Quality was generally good as agents presented a large number of heavy lambs with great weights and freshness in the skin however demand from the buying group wasn't as strong as the previous week as the market sold to mainly softer trends.

Light lambs to the trade sold from $112 to $143 with the light weight 2 and 3 score trade types selling from $140 to $150/head. Restockers turned light lambs back out from $48 to $134, whilst those with more conditioning sold from $142 to $158/head. Trade weight 3 score lambs made from $146 to $171 to range from firm to $3/head easier. Heavy lambs sold from $164 to $190 to be $4/head softer in price as most lambs returned vendors from 720c to 750c/kg cwt. The extra heavy export weighted selection sold from $189 to a market high of $232/head. Hoggets sold from $170 to $195/head.

Light ewes made from $120 to $138/head. Heavy ewes made from $150 to a high of $244/head to the trade. A line of 4 1/2 year old composite ewes with a full skin were returned to the paddock from $175 to $214/head. Wethers sold to $194 whilst Rams sold to a top of $80/head.