Wednesday March 9th – Sheep Prices Report

Numbers on offer were small again this week. There was a better trade for Hoggets with a full clearance of lots with prices averaging from €49 to €81 over their weight. There was also a lift in the trade for Cast Ewes with the tops making €140. Ewes and with twin lambs at foot made up to €250.  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: 54.40 kgs €135, 49.30 kgs €120, 41.50 kgs €97, 45 kgs €101,

 Hoggets Rams: 46 kgs €95, 56 kgs €125, 46.30 kgs €105

Mixed Hoggets 40.80 kgs €100. Wether Hoggets : 54.40 kgs €128, 60 kgs €130,

Cast Ewes made from €70 to €140 per lot

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