Wednesday April 28th – Mart Report – Sheep Prices

There was a smaller entry of sheep on offer at today’s sale with a dip in trade for Spring Lambs, Hoggets and Cast Ewes. Spring Lambs made up to €168 for 53kgs. There were excellent quality Ewe Hoggets on offer with a top price of €196. Finished Hoggets made up to €168 for 66.7 kgs and Stag Ewes made up to €145. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set.  Next Online Sheep Sale for Lambs & Cast Ewes is on Wednesday May 5th @ 11am. Yard open at 8 a.m. All stock must be penned by 10 a.m. Sale can be viewed live on www.livestock-live.com.

Sample Prices;   Spring Lambs :

                             

  53kgs €168, 46kgs €164, 49kgs €160, 43kgs €158,

47.2kgs €157, 45.8kgs €154, 43.6kgs €150.

  Ewe Hoggets :

 68.3 kgs €196, 61.8kgs €194, 63kgs €184, 63 kgs €180,

  Finished Hoggets:                           

66.7kgs €168, 58 kgs €164, 52kgs €162,

53 kgs €160, 46.7 kgs €148, 46kgs €139.

Cast Ewes made from €50 to €145 per lot.

Ewes with 2 lambs @ foot made up to €280

Ewes with 1 Lamb @ foot made up to €240