Angus steers, 503kg, were in overnight and sold very well, maintaining levels of $2.99/kg, with other lines 647-680kg also solid at $2.96-$3.00/kg. Heifers of the same breeding and 453-585kg lifted to $2.81-$2.88/kg, while all other beef-bred lines traded at $2.74-$2.80/kg. Four Angus cows, 586kg, managed $2.20/kg, making a premium over their 488kg Angus and Angus-Hereford counterparts who returned $1.86/kg.
In the sheep section lamb throughput was down on last sale and the market strengthened. Top ram lambs lifted to $213, with male lines of similar condition steady at $206-$207. Very heavy cryptorchid made solid returns at $186.50-$206. The remainder of male and ram lines lifted with the majority earning $183-$200, and nothing was available below $170. Mixed sex lines did not have the very heavy types found the week prior, but this did not diminish returns as the majority were good types and steady at $155-$170. Ewe lambs were strong with most strengthening, as top types lifted to $165-$182 and good to heavy lines made $140-$161.
The ewe market was steady with good support from the rails. Medium to heavy two-tooth ewes traded at $119-$139.50, while the lighter end lifted to $95. Mixed age ewes were solid with heavy to very heavy types earning $145-$164.50, and good to very good lines made $135-$143. Medium and medium-good returned $113.50-$130, whilst the lighter end managed $91-$112.
