There were 861 sheep and goats that sold at the recent Hobson & Co Monthly Graaff Reinet sale. The market showed a downward trend from the end of last year, but was still very competitive. The quality of stock on offer was of the highest quality, with ewes currently still in demand. Prices were as follows:
Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price |
Rams | 4 | R600.00 | R12.71/kg |
Ewes | 487 | R787.51 | R15.08/kg |
Lambs | 218 | R691.81 | R19.17/kg |
Boergoats | 93 | R648.17 | R23.51/kg |
Angoras | 19 | R441.05 | R12.25/kg |