A highlight of the Jerilderie November store sheep sale was $164 paid for wether lambs

A yarding of around 10,000 first cross and Merino sheep sold above expectations at Wycheproof Friday.

Goat breeders from Bendigo, Victoria to as far north as Cunnamulla, Queensland paid a $2002 average for 21 composite bucks at the inaugural Contender Meat Goat sale.

Well presented ewes were highly sought after by repeat buyers.

Lamb numbers rose by 9000 head at Wagga Wagga last week.

Prices were more than $100 dearer than last year.

There was complete clearance at the annual on-property sheep sale at Wyvern Station, Carrathool.

Agents say the injection of new season lambs into the Carcoar market began much earlier this year due to a favourable season.

The spring lamb flush is underway, but there are concerns about processors' ongoing ability to absorb numbers.

A significant switch from old lambs to new season lambs is occurring in Victorian saleyards at the moment, while NSW numbers are jumping rapidly.