Originally published 3 May 2022, Updated 6 May 2022
The first week of May had commercial sheep and lamb numbers back 11% on last week, to total 55,470 head. Mixed results were realised across the board following the immediate close of the Tuesday commercial auction, as buyers largely remained selective on weight, age, quality, and bloodline. Clearance rates reached 73% by late Thursday afternoon, as post sale negotiations kicked into gear as the impact of additional rain brought more buyers to the table.
