Quality feed in paddocks has supported ewe condition and preg scanning percentages, leading SIL Merino ewes to take the market by storm last week, with listings making up almost 20% of the weekly offering and prices averaging $47/head higher.

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A new Facebook group has been established by Animal Health Australia (AHA) to provide greater engagement with sheepmeat and wool growers on biosecurity and animal health issues.

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The robust demand for shedding breeds continues to foster a high clearance rate, at 92% for the 1,451 head offered.

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After several weeks of subdued clearance rates, demand bounced for ewes with LAF this week, with a 93% clearance rate for the 1,181 head offered driving a $31 increase on last week, to average $296/head.

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In respect to prices, shedding lines finished the week up $13/head, at $239, while Merino wether lambs were up $1 on last week, at $141, while crossbreds were steady at $166/head.

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The online market for sheep and lambs was slightly softer last week, as some good rain through the south east reportedly refreshed buyer confidence, but also renewed seller expectations.

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With the first substantial rain since late March forecast for next week, restocker demand may rebound, with confidence also boosted by this week’s favorable three-month rainfall outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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