Dispersal of Merino ewes realised terrific interest for well bred stock

The Merino is the sheep of choice for David and Sally Wardlaw, Avoca.

A bright spot in this week's trading was the restocker lamb indicator which remained above 1000c/kg.

Recent rain has goat breeders and harvesters concentrate on farming duties resulting in less numbers yarded at Dubbo goat sale.

Nearly 70,000 sheep and 1500 goats were offered on AuctionsPlus in the past week.

NSW trade lambs climbed nearly 100c/kg in the past week on the back of an already red-hot market.

Joined first-cross and Merino breeders sold to strong demand at Wycheproof with buyers from a wide area attending.

The annual Barellan Breeders' first-cross ewe sale saw a top of $378 paid

A very small but very good quality yarding.

Close to 4000 quality-bred sheep sold at Dunedoo's 72nd annual sheep breeders sale on Friday. Merino ewes to $265 and first-cross ewes to $281.