IF prices, and numbers, at Ouyen Livestock Exchange are taking a breather, it’s easy to see why.

Two weeks ago Ouyen saw a sale record $430 for a pen of 52 crossbred lambs from Fitzpatrick Partners at Walpeup. This week instead of more than 17,000 sheep yarded, it was down to just under 15,000 – and prices were definitely back, with a top of just $370 for new season crossbred lambs in the BR&...