There were 479 Sheep and 310 Cattle at the recent Hobson & Co Grahamstown monthly Auction. 29 Buyers registered at this truly unique livestock auction. Prices were once again good with the quality of the stock ranging from exceptional to below average. Prices were as follows:
Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price/kg |
Rams | 9 | R978.78 | R14.50/kg |
Ewes | 152 | R818.91 | R16.37/kg |
Lambs | 259 | R786.68 | R21.27/kg |
Boergoats | 54 | R773.15 | R24.01/kg |
XB Goats | 5 | R406.00 | R13.81/kg |
Cows & Calves | 13 | R6384.32 | R6384.32 |
Bulls | 8 | R8093.75 | R12.57/kg |
Cows | 107 | R4128.18 | R11.94/kg |
Calves | 144 | R2777.60 | R14.55/kg |
Heifers | 1 | R4500.00 | R13.85/kg |
Oxen | 28 | R4083.93 | R11.79/kg |
Fries/Jersey x | 9 | R1572.22 | R5.72/kg |