Domestic Wool Slow,
Aussie Wools Softer

GREELEY, Colo. —(USDA)— Trading on domestic wool was slow under light demand.

At private treaty in Idaho near 45,000 pounds of 12 month fall shorn 58/60s ewe wool, bellies out untied, brought 54 cents grease f.o.b. Near 20,000 pounds of 64s feedlot lamb wool, 1 ½-2 inches, bellies out untied, made 60 cents grease, f.o.b. the Colorado feedlot.

Australian auctions were slightly lower, the greatest decline on the 19 micron category. The eastern market indicator closed down four cents at 566A cents per kilo clean. Wool offered for sale at eastern centers totaled around 34 million pounds, and approximately 90 percent sold. Fremantle offered nine million pounds and sold 81 percent. Japan, China and Taiwan were principal buyers.

New Zealand auctions were steady to two percent lower, the market indicator down three cents at 461NZ cents per kilo clean.

The Scottish sale in the United Kingdom was steady to firm compared with recent auctions, the market indicator at 106 pence per kilo clean; demand was good and 94 percent of the 5.4 million pound offering sold.

Demand was light for Texas mohair, no new sales confirmed.