Erratic bidding at Wagga Wagga

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Numbers declined moderately. Bidding became erratic as the sale progressed with buyers only paying premium prices for lambs showing good shape and freshness. Hot weather had taken a toll on the presentation of a large percentage of stock. Once again buyers did not operate to capacity across trade and export categories, reporting they had plenty of contract lambs and direct to works on hand.

Prices trends were wide-ranging across trade categories. The mixed quality and buyer participation from both domestic and export buyers was patchy throughout the sale. Well-shaped pens of 22-24kg trade lambs sold from $154 to $185 with the tops of the lambs $3 to $4 dearer. Store lamb inquiry increased with buyers paying from $87 to $151/head. Heavy export lamb 26 to 30kg gained $5, selling from $195 to $227/head. Lambs over 30kg cwt improved $15 making from $224 to $285/head to average 726c/kg cwt.

It was a mixed offering of sheep. A northern processors dominated the sale inspired by the rain. Other companies did chase the market trying to secure numbers. Heavy sheep sold to better demand selling from $95 to $148/head. Trade sheep made from $70 to $100/head. Light sheep sold at $54 to $70/head.

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