There was an increase in the numbers of sheep on offer this week. Prices for Hoggets were slightly improved on the previous week, while the trade for Cast Ewes were a little easier. Sales continue on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. On Wednesday January 29th – A special entry of 20 2nd Crop Suffolk X Ewes scanned in lamb to Texel Ram carrying 1.8 lambs due Ist February. Sheep Scanning service commences on Wednesday February 5th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and weekly thereafter.
Sample Prices
- Ewe Hoggets 49.30 kgs €105, 45 kgs €96, 50.30 kgs €109, 57 kgs €110,
Wether Hoggets :52.70 kgs €110, 47.50 kgs €103, 54.90 kgs €110, 57.80 kgs €111, 42.36 kgs €93, 51.90 kgs €102, 5
Cast Ewes made from €40 to €82
Breeding Ewes lambing from to Mid February to early March made from €100 to €130 per head