Wednesday February 24th Sheep Prices Report

There was a small number of sheep on offer this week.  There was a steady trade for Hoggets with a full clearance of lots. There was a better trade for Cast Ewes. There was a large entry of In-lamb Ewes and Ewes with Lambs at foot with most lots sold. 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)

Sample Prices:

 Ewe Hoggets: 51.2 kgs €120, 45.3 kgs €105, 43 kgs €100, 43.57 kgs €100,

 Mixed Hoggets 54.3 kgs €130, 52.7 kgs €125, 54.7 kgs €120, 51 kgs €120,

. Cast Ewes made from €75 to €125 per lot

 Ewe with Single lambs at foot made up to €200 per unit

Ewe with Twin lambs at foot made up to €220 per unit

 In lamb Ewes made from €115 to €178