Dubbo lamb consignments lifted 22% on fortnight-ago levels, to 30,756 head, with no sale the previous week boosting numbers. Quality across the yarding was fair to good, although some new season lambs were dry in the skin and carrying some burr. Trade weights and heavy lambs were well supplied, while store lambs were limited. Regular buyers were in attendance.

Sheep numbers increased 20% on the previous fortnight, to 9,561 head.

Lamb numbers at Bendigo dropped 12% week-on-week, to 24,364 head. The majority of the new season lambs showed dryness and were in store condition. Demand for heavy new season lambs was subdued, and the regular buyers in attendance did not operate at their usual capacity.

Sheep consignments increased 13% to 10,343 head, and sold to weaker demand, with heavy weight categories most affected

At the close of Monday’s markets:

Note: All yardings and prices referenced are from MLA reported saleyards