Lamb numbers at Forbes decreased 5%, to 31,269 head week-on-week. Quality was fair across the yarding, and with a strong offering of new season lambs penned, demand held steady. The usual buyers we in attendance and operated in what was a cheaper market.

Mutton throughput increased 7%, to 8,323. Quality was strong, with Merinos making up the majority of the yarding and selling to a dearer trend.

Supply at Ballarat dropped 30%, to 3,004 head. With a stronger presence of young lambs yarded this week, the regular buying group were in attendance, however not all operated. Heavy weight numbers were scarce, and much the same as last week, sold a few dollars easier on quality.

Mutton numbers were down 18%, to 4,034 week-on-week. It was a mixed quality yarding, with lighter sheep selling stronger in places.

At the conclusion of Tuesday’s markets:

 Note: All yardings and prices referenced are from MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) reported saleyards.