Wednesday August 9th Mart Report – Sheep Prices

There were good numbers on offer again this week. There was a similar trade for Spring Lambs with the tops fetching €111 for 55.3 kgs. A pen of good quality Ewe Lambs 44.7kgs made €120. Again this week there was a good demand for store lambs. Prices for Cast Ewes ranged from €40 up to €125 per head. Sheep sales continue each Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for Lambs & Cast Ewes. Please note that Sales for Breeding Ewes and Hoggets will commence on Saturday August 5th – Sale at 11 a.m. – Gates open at 8 a.m.

 

Sample Prices:   Finished Lambs:

55.3 kgs €111, 49.70 kgs €108, 50.2 kgs €108, 46.5 kgs €106

48 kgs €105, 50.3 kgs €105, 44.2kgs €103.

 

                             Ewe Lambs :

44.7kgs €120, 49.3kgs €110, 46.5kgs €106, 44.2kgs €100.

 

Store Lambs:

41.2kgs €90, 41 kgs €85, 34.8 kgs €85, 37.1kgs €80.5, 37.1 kgs €79,

36.60 kgs €77, 36.5 kgs €75.5.

Cast Ewes made from €40 to €125 per lot