Wednesday April 6th Sheep Prices Mart Report

Sheep Sale – Wednesday April 6th 2016     

There were better numbers on offer this week.  There was a lively trade for Hoggets with lots fetching up to €135. The numbers of Spring Lambs coming out are remaining small, however lots made up to €93.50 over their weight.  The Trade for Cast Ewes was on par to last week with the majority of lots sold.  There was a good number of Ewes with lambs at foot on offer with a good demand and high clearance of lots. Sheep sales continue weekly on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Sheep Scanning Service every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (sharp on time)  Show & Sale of Lambs (in conjunction with Roscommon Lamb Festival) Wednesday April 27th (see website and adverts for details)

Sample Prices:

Spring Lambs: 49 kgs €131, 43.50 kgs €137,

Ewe Hoggets: 47.50 kgs €116, 44.80 kgs €116.50, 49.80 kgs €125, 63.50 kgs €135

Wether Hoggets: 45.60 kgs €112, 44 kgs €114,

Mixed Hoggets: 42.60 kgs €111, 53.30 kgs €130,

Cast Ewes made from €68 to €150 per lot

 Ewes with Twin lambs at foot made up to €250 per unit

 Ewes with Single Lambs at foot made up to €165