Cowra Sheep Report
Report Date: 30th October 2024
Total Yarding: 6,630
Commentary
Lambs supply increased slightly and quality was up and down with some new season lambs looking dry along with some well presented fresh and shorn lines. There were mainly trades penned while heavy weights were reduced in supply along with increased numbers of stores lambs. All the buyers were present and operating and competition was weaker and the market sold to a cheaper trend.
Light lambs to the restockers sold from $85 to $144 up $5/head. Medium and heavy trade weight new season lambs were $10/head cheaper and averaged 760c to 800c/kg cwt. Heavy trade 23 to 24kg sold from $177 to $208/head.
Heavy weight new season lambs were $7/head easier and averaged 820c to 840c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs sold from $206 to $218 while extra heavies sold from $218 to $236/head.
Mutton numbers remained steady and quality was mixed with prices mostly firm. Heavy first cross ewes sold from $90 to $115/head or 300c to 330c/kg cwt.
Market reporter, Rob Pearce
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