A small offering of sheep was well contested at Balclutha last Wednesday as buyers battle for supply, PGG Wrightson agent Russell Maloney reported.
Prime hoggets eased $10 on average for the top end of each band, with medium trading at $140-$160, and lighter types $110-$130.
Prime ewes were in hot demand and with medium types at $150-$170 and lighter ewes lifting to $120-$140.