There were 586 sheep and 120 cattle bought and sold at the Bedford Christmas Stockfair. Well done to the Bedford farmers who entered in the competition. Prices on the day were extremely good especially with mutton once again selling for above market value. More notable prices were C-grade cattle selling for R14.37/kg and oxen averaged R16.52/kg with the average KG’s being 590.59. Prices were as follows:
Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price/kg |
Lambs | 302 | R882.35 | R22.60/kg |
Ewes | 261 | R1003.98 | R18.82/kg |
Rams | 9 | R966.67 | R15.00/kg |
Goats | 14 | R850.14 | R23.61/kg |
Cows | 59 | R7673.63 | R14.37/kg |
Oxen | 58 | R9756.90 | R16.52/kg |
Heifers | 3 | R3733.33 | R11.67/kg |