RELATED: Bendigo cattle sales 05.05.2015
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THERE was a similar sized yarding of lambs, but quality generally declined and there were fewer well-finished trade and export weight lambs on offer.
Prices continued to fluctuate, with quality a factor in some results. The market reached a top of $179/head for extra heavy export lambs, but there was little price movement in this category, with odd pens weaker at times.
Where the market did improve by $2 to $6/head was on 24kg to 26kg cwt lambs, as some of the major domestic buyers pushed into heavier weights to access more quality and finish.
Agents yarded fewer sheep but there was also a drop in demand, with not all the usual processors operating, and prices did trend lower.
Light weight lambs were of a plainer standard this week, and the secondary types did drag down price averages.
Select pens which suited MK export orders still sold strongly at more than $90/head.
There was a bigger line-up of Merino lambs and the better covered types were dearer at $93 to a top of $120/head.
The general run of trade weight lambs sold from $106 to $125/head, to be firm to a few dollars dearer in places.
Bidding for the lead runs of 24kg to 26kg cwt lambs was boosted by domestic competition as some of the major buyers pushed into heavier weights, with most sales from $135 to $149/head.
Demand for export weight lambs was patchy despite the limited numbers on offer, and about eight pens of extra heavy weights sold from $165 to $179/head.
The sheep sale was cheaper, with one major exporter not operating.
Lightweight sheep were most affected by the weaker demand. Heavy crossbred ewes sold from $102 to a top of $128, while Merino wethers in a big skin sold to $122/head.
Producers please note: All lambs and sheep presented for sale must be curfewed prior to transport in line with industry standards. Lambs and sheep should be crutched and well presented for sale. Current 2013 NVDs should be filled in and completed correctly. If you require any assistance with the new NVD, please contact your agent. NVDs must accompany all stock.
AVERAGES
TWO TOOTHS
Danoc (16) Dingee $106.00
Richmond Park (52) Moama $90.00
LAMBS
R & K Sloan (48) Powlett Plains $177.00
G & P Dunstan (41) Jeffcott $176.20
F & M Schmidt (45) Yarrawalla $175.00
C & H Wilson (30) Goornong $165.00
D & M McKinnon (30) Marong $159.00
BD & S Cail (8) Kamarooka $158.00
PS & LJ Whitehead (73) Bealiba $158.00
T & B Cail (55) Kamarooka $155.00
MS & AC Ryan (30) Colbinabbin $153.00
Merrifield Partners (31) Raywood $152.00
R Allen (158) Sea Lake $150.60
Trealla Farms (15) Wycheproof $150.00
R,J & T Forrest (95) Barjarg $149.20
E Toose (38) Boort $148.00
G & D Gall (60) Goorambat $148.00
Mastern Downs (73) Sea Lake $147.60
PA Bourke (93) Echuca $146.50
J & L: Dettman (38) Barfold $146.20
BC,LM,AB & KB Broom (40) Neereman $146.00
A & E Trinaldi (52) Wycheproof $145.00
Gavin Lester -Smith (93) Woodend $145.00
Polkinghorne (43) ST Arnaud $144.00
G & M Collins (26) Milloo $144.00
Wattleton P/L (79) Traynors Lagoon $144.00
RF & MJ Ryan (84) Colbinabbin $144.00
G & P Weppner (55) Colbinabbin $144.00
G Sabo (38) Kyneton $142.00
R & C Dickinson (48) Strathallen $141.00
R Costa (72) Arnold $140.00
EK & SJ Stone (9) Eastville $139.00
Nyton Park Ag(80) Boort $139.00
B & E Kerlin (36) Corop $138.00
K & L Walker (36) Kyneton $136.00
Hopeavon P/L (60) Kurting $130.00
B & E Wilson (31) Kurting $130.00
B & F Moom (95) Pyramid Hill $128.00
A Broad (43) Marong $99.00
MERINO LAMBS
Richmond Park (35) Moama $102.00
R McDonald (167) Derrimut Gum $101.20
BD & NM McLennon (65) Ruffy $97.60
MERINO WETHERS
CJ Forbes & Son (133) Eddington $110.00
O'Sullivan Trading (132) Elmore $110.00
PL & SM Hayes (88) Lancefield $106.00
G,,J & H Mountjoy (190) Huntly $104.00
CROSSBRED EWES
IJ & LM Cheatley (10) Colbinabbin $132.00
R,J & T Forrest (93) Barjarg $125.00
MM Davis (13) Sutton Grange $123.00
MERINO EWES
W & M Badenhorst (141) Koyuga $115.00
AH Bear (36) Macorna $106.20
Wattleton P/L (25) Traynors Lagoon $105.00
B,D & N McLennon (17) Ruffy $92.00
Thomas Unit Trust (136) Hay $89.00
KeeYuga (42) Ruffy $84.00
Order of sale for week ending May 16: Elders 3 & 5; FP Nevins & Co 1 & 3; Ellis Nuttall & Co 2 & 6; Rodwells 4 & 1; Landmark 5 & 2; McKean & McGregor 6 & 4.