A good yarding of store lambs was presented to buyers at Balclutha on Wednesday, with good results reflecting the strong grass market, PGG Wrightson agent Russell Moloney reported.
Few sold below $85, with small types making $85-$95, and medium $105-$110.
Prime lamb prices were steady with medium lines at $130-$140 and lighter, $110-$125. Hoggets traded at $130-$160. Bigger tallies of ewes available meant buyers were more selective and prices eased. Medium lines made $140-$150, and light, $90-$120.
Balclutha sheep sale 05.12
Good store lambs made $115-$125
Top prime lambs were steady at $150-$165
The top prime ewes matched the prime lambs as they eased to $155-$165
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