Of the 3840 prime lambs offered, nearly 3000 were very heavy types, which meant buyers could afford to be selective. These eased to $153-$190, with medium primes making $136-$155, while store types held their value at $128-$142.
With ewe numbers seasonally low, the market was at least steady, with improvements for the better end. Heavy ewes lifted to $128-$142, with medium types firm at $91-$121, and lighter lines steady for $55-$80.
The rostrum was very quiet, as a total of 29 all-female cattle were offered, with the majority boner cows. Prices were steady to firm, with Friesian, 457-470kg, making $1.90-$1.92/kg, while better yielding lines, 523-534kg, managed $1.98-$1.99/kg. Jersey, 360-410kg, fetched $1.69-$1.73/kg.
At the Manfield Park Calf Sale 330 calves sold to steady interest, with solid demand for well-marked lines. Hereford-Friesian and Simmental-cross bulls sold to $240-$285 and $280-$305 respectively, with medium types of both breeds earning $185-$230. Good Friesian bulls returned $160-$200, while medium types sold for $130-$150. Good Angus-Friesian traded at $100-$135, and medium, $70-$90. Top Hereford-Friesian heifers sold to $200-$250, and medium $140-$170, while Simmental cross made $145-$220. Angus-Friesian returned $75-$110.
