Lamb quality was very mixed with a large percentage of plainer types penned.

There was less weight yarded than previous weeks and the usual buyers were present and competing in an easier market.

Light lambs sold from $112 to $118/head. Trade weight were $3 to $5 easier with prices from $120 to $138/head.

Heavy lambs sold from $135 to $151 and extra heavy weights received from $150 to $174/head.

Carcase prices averaged from 586c to 615c/kg cwt.

Mutton numbers showed the increase.

Merinos made up the majority of the offering and quality was also very mixed.

Prices were strong with Merino ewes selling from $96 to $140/head.

Crossbreds sold from $105 to $146/head.

Merino wethers ranged in price from $90 to $156/head.

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