There were 710 sheep and 65 cattle sold at the recent Hobson & Co Bedford sale. The quality of stock on the day was outstanding considering the current drought conditions. Prices were once again exceptional and were as follows:
Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price/KG |
Rams | 113 | R881.95 | R14.22/kg |
Ewes | 251 | R851.47 | R18.31/kg |
Lambs | 346 | R876.40 | R20.03/kg |
Bulls | 4 | R5987.50 | R11.06/kg |
Cows | 43 | R6152.33 | R12.53/kg |
Calves | 8 | R2625.00 | R12.35/kg |
Heifers | 4 | R5287.50 | R13.82/kg |
Oxen | 6 | R6600.00 | R14.10/kg |