Katanning Sheep Sale Report

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Report Date: 28th January 2026

Total Yarding: 7,788

Commentary

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 7,788 sheep and lambs at Katanning. A mixed quality yarding with a better supply of prime lambs but still a high percentage of light and immature store lambs yarded. Lamb prices trended down on all categories with reduced buyer demand. Mutton lost its last weeks gain with processor demand easier while wethers were required for live export. Ram demand continued with ram lambs selling to $265 and mature lines topping at $280/head.

Lambs weighing under 16kg cwt sold from $30 to $177 while heavier lambs made $177 to $206/head. Trade weight lambs sold from $200 to $257, and heavyweights made $225 to $298/head. Ram lambs sold to processors for $90 to $265 /head weight dependent.

Merino store wether hoggets sold from $120 to $165, medium and heavy weights sold to $260/head. Merino ewe hoggets returned $170/head.

Store mutton sold from $70 for very lightweight ewes up to $178 with a fleece; the prime medium weight ewes returned from $150 to $214 and heavy weight ewes over 30kg cwt sold from $201 to $244/head. Store wethers sold from $80 to $167, medium weight wethers made $140 to $224 and heavy weights sold from $240 to $241/head.

Mature rams gained with demand selling from $68 to $280 /head.

Tracey Kilner- NLRS