The Ouyen Livestock Exchange had a small offering of just 2788 head at its sale last week – made up of 2151 lambs and 637 mutton.

Despite growing concerns about foot and mouth disease, lambs were $10-$30 dearer than the previous last market, while mutton was firm to $10 cheaper.

New season lambs reached $200 (780c/kg) ahead of the spring flush while export crossbred lambs realised $205-$248 (6...