Tolldale Pastoral Company, Gunning topped the first-cross ewe sale at the South Eastern Livestock Exchange (SELX), Yass on Monday, November 26 with Duncombe and Co. at $334 per head.
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Gary Kadwell purchased the top price ewes, and has confidence in the market after he received 40mm of rain in the past week, agent Jock Duncome said.
This was the first sale of this kind this spring and buyers and agents said the stock was ‘satisfactory overall considering the seasonal conditions.’
Total yarding was 15,388 head. There were around 90 buyers present, with 65 registered.
The turnout was “fantastic,” SELX saleyards manager Rick Maslin said.
Goulburn Landmark’s Charlie Croker said the sheep had presented really well considering the tough winter.
He said the better ewes sold above expectation. However, there wasn’t as much confidence for people.
“It’s a sign of the times with a long hot summer ahead,” he said.
Jock Duncombe said the market was fluctuating greatly due to seasonal conditions and individual producers’ circumstances.
The ewes in general, presented in excellent condition… it’s a credit to the producers,” he said.
“The market is firm for the better conditioned, better presented ewes with repeat buyers purchasing well,” Mr Duncombe said.
Gary Anderson of MD and JJ Anderson said the sheep presented in lighter than average condition, compared with other seasons.
“It’s been a tough winter,” he said.
Nevertheless the quality and well-fed stock had produced a good result for those people.
“The buyers were very selective,” SELX director Brendan Abbey said.
Tolldale produced the top three results for the one-and-a-half year old ewes, $334, $330 and $322.
The first cross ewe sale has traditionally attracted a large yarding. It was previously held at Goulburn saleyard before being moved to Yass.
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