There were 616 sheep and 207 cattle at the Hobson & Co Adelaide Christmas sale. Prices were phenomenal, with buyers filling the quotas before the festive season. The quality of the cattle in particular was of the highest standard. Prices were as follows:
Type of stock | No of Stock | Avarage Price | Average Price/kg |
Rams | 76 | R855.00 | R14.23/kg |
Ewes | 415 | R891.14 | R18.08/kg |
Lambs | 122 | R914.31 | R23.72/kg |
Goats | 3 | R610 | R8.97/kg |
Bulls | 7 | R10014.29 | R12.91/kg |
Cows | 107 | R6307.10 | R12.88/kg |
Calves | 38 | R3601.97 | R16.16/kg |
Heifers (300kg+) | 1 | R9000.00 | R15.79/kg |
Oxen (300kg+) | 52 | R6615.38 | R14.00/kg |
Fries/Jersey X | 2 | R2600.00 | R10.61/kg |