The 46th annual sale is off to a blistering start at the Dalby Showgrounds.

Saleyard prices for lamb and mutton have started the month on a cheaper note.

Goat breeders from Bendigo, Victoria to as far north as Cunnamulla, Queensland paid a $2002 average for 21 composite bucks at the inaugural Contender Meat Goat sale.

The spring lamb flush is underway, but there are concerns about processors' ongoing ability to absorb numbers.

A significant switch from old lambs to new season lambs is occurring in Victorian saleyards at the moment, while NSW numbers are jumping rapidly.

Overall 42 bulls sold to average $7630, while 10 females topped at $10,000 to average $4525.

Overall 18 bulls made between $12,000 and above at the Sandon Glenoch Sale.

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