Around 3000 older ewes were offered and compared to the earlier sale of younger lines the market strengthened. Most were Romney, Perendale, Romdale or Coopworth with top honors going to the only line of Romney 2-tooths at $201, while a standout line of 3-shear Romney-Texel ewes made $182. Good mixed age ewes traded at $150-$180, with 4-shear making $155. Ewes with a one-year mouth mainly traded at $150-$165, with lesser sorts making $120-$140.
Balclutha ewe fair 23.02
The last opportunity to buy ewes in good numbers at Balclutha attracted a wide spread bench of buyers on Friday, with demand growing following good rain over the last few days, PGG Wrightson agent Chris Swale reported.
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