A nationwide record price for prime lambs was set at Coalgate during the previous sale at $286, and Corriedale ram lambs now hold second place, selling for $262 last Thursday. Prices rose at the top end, with other very-heavy lambs earning $210-$254, heavy $191-$208, and medium-good types $181-$189. Store lamb volume fell to only 255, with 150 Corriedale ewe lambs making up the lion’s share, fetching $135-$150.
No boner cattle presented in the prime pens, but the store tally numbered 90. The best prices were found in the heifer section with Speckle Park cross, 217kg, returning $2.76/kg and Galloway-cross, 209kg, achieving $2.63/kg.
