Throughput reduced in the sheep pens and combined with strong interest from the rails they were easily absorbed. The market was a two-way game, particularly in the lamb section with heavy lines steady to lifting whilst good to lighter softened. Six very heavy ram lambs topped the sale at $235, with other very heavy cryptorchid and male lines at $197-$226.50. Heavy types returned $174.50-$205, though good males softened to $160-$176.
Top ewe lambs were steady at $200.50-$210, whilst heavy types eased to $182-$188.50, as did good lines at $150-$171.
Though demand continues to be strong for ewes, last week prices didn't reach the levels that have become familiar. Very heavy mixed age ewes eased to $172-$207, with heavy types back at $164-$169. Good ewes were steady at $130-$146.50, while medium lifted to $125.50-$127. Two to four-tooth ewes for $115-$137.
