Trade and heavy Lambs up to $24 dearer at Bendigo
- By: "Farm Tender" News
- Ag Tech News
- Jun 25, 2018
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Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 25/6/18
Lamb numbers increased to 18,000 with quality being very mixed but with a good run of lead Lambs. The trend for the market was $15-$20 dearer across the board. Where we saw the biggest climb was in trade and heavy trade Lambs which could have been up to $24 dearer. It's worth noting that hook prices have also risen dramatically
Lambs
Heavy lambs-$165-$237 $6.60-$6.70c/kg $15-$20 dearer
Heavy Trade Lambs-$170-$195 $6.70c/kg-$6.80c/kg $18-$22 dearer
Trade lambs $125-$175 $6.80c/kg-$7.00c/kg $20-$24 dearer
Merino lambs- $100-$202 $6.40c/kg-$6.50c/kg $15-$20 dearer
Sheep numbers moved to 6000 in a slightly dearer market
Sheep
Crossbred Ewes $75 -$190 $3-$4 dearer
Merino Wethers $100-$165 $3-$4 dearer
Merino Ewes $85-$180 $3-$4 dearer
Lighter end sheep firm
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