Ewes and lambs shook things up with a line of 2.5 year old first cross ewes with Poll Dorset and White Suffolk lambs at foot making an impressive $316 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Merino ewes presented well ranging from maidens right through to proven breeders.
A stand out line of 14-15 month old ewes from Bordertown, SA made an impressive $240. These ewes are unjoined and ready to join to the ram of choice.
A line of 2 year old unjoined ewes from Barham, NSW made $204 and are ready to join. Another standout line of 5 year old Merino ewes from Jerilderie, NSW made $216.50.
These outstanding ewes are March shorn, unjoined and will be heading south into Victoria to enjoy the warmer months ahead.
First cross ewes were tighter in supply, and fewer numbers increased competition. A lot of 13 to 15 month old first cross ewes from Trundle, NSW made $242.50.
These ewes will be heading across the border into South Australia. Another noteworthy lot of first cross ewe lambs hailed from Coonamble, NSW. This line of April/May 2017 drop ewes made an impressive $199.50 and will also be heading into the southern state of Victoria.
Ewes and lambs shook things up with a line of 2.5 year old first cross ewes with Poll Dorset and White Suffolk lambs at foot making an impressive $316.
A line of maiden Dohne ewes from Barham, NSW made a solid $200. Again, stock heading south to Victoria. Ewes are unjoined and ready to join to the ram of choice!
Starting in Queensland, where a line of 1,600 Poll Merino wethers were split over two lots. The 16 to 18 month olds have a 19 mm jacket and made $92 (49kg live) and $90.50 (42kg live). These boys were located in Ilfracombe, QLD and both lines will stay in the Sunshine State, hopefully the recent rain has helped.
Heading to the Riverina a line of 1,400 Merino wether lambs split over two lots made $126.50. These wethers hail from Hay, NSW, coming across the scales at 39.5kg and have a 19 mm jacket. Finally, a line of Merino wethers from Binalong, NSW made an impressive $128. These boys weighed in at 47kg and have a 45 mm jacket.
Store Lamb Sales by Weight:
20kg to 23kg made $82 to $95.50 to average $87 or 380c/kg live
26kg to 29kg made $93 to $113 to average $105 or 370c
30kg to 32kg made $87.50 to $120 to average $104 or 327c
33kg to 35kg made $99.50 to $123 to average $111 or 323c
36kg to 38kg made $106 to $128.50 to average $116 or 309c
39kg to 40kg made $111 to $130 to average $123 or 309c
43kg+ made $120 or $276c