AuctionsPlus weekly sheep and lamb sales for the first week of 2022 hit the ground running, with a total of 40,567 head offered - 73% higher than the corresponding week in 2021. The largest listing regions included Southwest Victoria which offered over 50% of the total catalogue, with 22,661 head, while Kangaroo Island offered 4,198 head. The NSW Riverina was the top purchasing region this week, securing 7,969 head, followed by Southwest Victoria which secured 7,411 head.