Wednesday May 4th – Mart Report – Sheep Prices

The numbers on offer were smaller to the previous week with a similar trade for all classes, Hoggets made up to €167. Spring Lambs made as high as €170 and Stag Ewes fetched up to €218.

Ewes and Lambs made up to €265 for 5 Ewe hoggets with 5 Lambs at foot.

Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set.  Next Sheep Sale for Lambs & Cast Ewes is on Wednesday May 11th @ 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;   

 Finished Hoggets :

63 kgs €167, 52 kgs €165, 55.8 kgs €165, 64 €164, 58.5kgs €160,

49.7 kgs €160.

Spring Lambs:

52kgs €170, 56kgs €170, 53.5kgs €168, 46.9kgs €165, 46.1kgs €163, 45.30kgs €160, 49.4kgs €158.

Cast Ewes made from €60 to €218 per lot

Ewes with 2 Lambs at foot made up to €260

Ewes with 1 Lamb at foot made up to €265