Quality in the lead pens of lambs was described as reasonable.
The limited offering meant only a few regular buyers attended.
Prices were quoted as cheaper than a fortnight ago, but in line with the lower price patterns seen across the industry in the past 10 days.
Auctioneers said buyers were still prepared to support the better presented lambs and sheep.
There were no extra heavy export lambs available.
The lead pens of heavy trade weights lambs made from $183 to a top of $223/head.
Plainer domestic lambs sold from $150 to $175/head for most.
Agents said there were some strong sales of lightweight lambs that were offered in bigger lines of more than 50 head, selling to MK processors.
Sheep prices were also cheaper on a carcass basis compared to a fortnight ago, although there were still some solid outcomes with the best heavy Merino ewes making from $181 to a top of $225/head.
Crossbred hoggets sold to $210, with most of the better Merino two-tooths making from $158 to $190/head.
Top sales:Lambs – P & J Clark, $223.20; S & L Fawns, $220; Mundiwa Pastoral, $212.
Hoggets – Summip Farms, $210; J Dudley, $190; P Chappell $189.20.
Sheep – S & L Fawns, $240; R & S Metcalfe, $225.60; Riverton Lodge $224.
Rams – D & A Bull, $170.
~ Details provided by Meat and Livestock Australia and Elders Rural Services Deniliquin, on behalf of the Deniliquin Associated Agents.