AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings were up significantly on last week's pinch in numbers, with a total of 55,873 head offered, 92% up on last week's numbers.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers fell 23% this week, with the reduced yarding of 10,544 head retaining similar prices from the previous week. Value Over Reserve lifted $27 to reach $104 and the clearance rate was steady at 76%.
AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings have tightened this week compared to last week's lamb boom, with a total of 29,166 head offered, down 41% on last week's numbers.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers fell by 7% this week, with the 9,952 head meeting decreased demand clearance falling five percentage points to 78%. The lighter end of the steer and heifer market recorded the strongest gains again this week, while the heavier end of the market slumped in both price and clearance rate.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers fell by 24% this week, with the 10,720 head attracting stronger demand than last week with clearance increasing 10-percentage-points to 77%. The stronger demand was felt across all stock categories this week, with only one category from each of steers, heifers and breeding stock falling in value. The lighter end of the steer and heifer market recorded the strongest gains after falling last week, while the heavier end of the market continues its strong run.
