We had a similar entry of Sheep at this week’s sale. There was an improvement in trade for hoggets with prices topping €150. We had a bigger entry this week of Spring lambs with a top price of €152. The trade for Cast Ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €80 to €154. There was a smaller entry of Ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week however, there was a brisk trade for them with a very high percentage of lots sold. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Lambs, Cast Ewes & Ewes with Lambs at foot. Sheep Scanning Service every Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Sample Prices: Spring Lambs:
47.7kgs €152, 47.5kgs €150, 43.3kgs €145, 44kgs €140, 41.3kgs €132, 39.3kgs €130.
Hoggets:
55.7kgs €150, 56.3kgs €150, 55.7kgs €145, 54.1 kgs €145, 52.9 kgs €144, 54 kgs €141, 50.8kgs €137, 46.9kgs €120.
Cast Ewes made from €80 to €154 per lot
Ewes with two Lambs at Foot made up to €210.
Ewes with one lamb at Foot made up to €196
