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Forbes Sheep Sale

September 24, 2015 By Maggi Barnard

 

Forbes Sheep Sale

Conducted 22/09/2015

Yarded 27817 including 19925 lambs , 10000 less than last week. There were approximately 13000 new season lambs included. Quality was mixed and although buyers were presented with mostly prime quality young lambs, some are starting to show that “shear me” look. A mixed penning of older lambs and about 4000 merinos made up the balance of the offering. Prices for all descriptions held at least firm following last weeks big fall and the better and heavier lambs sold in places $2 to $3 dearer:

Heavy new season lambs (23Kgs+)
$132.00 to $152.00

Trade weight new season lambs (18-22Kgs)
$112.00 to $135.00

Extra Heavy old Lambs
$145.00 to $166.00

Lambs 23-26kgs
$124.00 to $155.00

Trade weight Lambs
$100.00 to $125.00

Store Lambs
$80.00 to $117.00

Heavy merino lambs

Trade weight Merino Lambs
$88.00 to $119.00

Hoggets
$80.00 to $112.00

There were 7892 grown sheep penned, and prices eased. Heavy sheep were $8 to $10 cheaper and lighter grades fell by $6 to $7 compared to last week’s sale:

Merino Wethers
$74.00 to $113.00

Merino Ewes
$70.00 to $105.00

XB Ewes
$76.00 to $102.00

Light Sheep
$51.00 to $70.00

Merino Rams
$67.00 to. $82.00

Filed Under: Stock Reports

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