Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but it turned out to be a record-breaking day for the Griffith Saleyards recently.
A new national record price was set for heavy lambs when prices surged to $431 per head, exceeding the previous record set just a day earlier at Wagga. The record-breaking pen consisted of 33 Poll Dorset-Merino cross lambs.
Griffith Mayor and Chair of the newly formed Saleyards Committee, Councillor Doug Curran, said the result was a testament to the quality of stock in the region.
“This is a remarkable outcome for our producers and a proud moment for the Griffith Saleyards. It just goes to show what a great asset we have in the Saleyards. It’s a key hub for selling in this region,” he said.
“Of the 12,800 lambs yarded on the day, more than 200 exceeded $400 per head, which is a fantastic result.
This article appeared in Narrandera Argus, 26 June 2025.
