April 4th 2012 – Sheep Sale

Numbers of Hoggets on offer were smaller than the previous week, while the numbers of Dry Ewes were similar. There were good numbers of Ewes with lambs at foot.  There was full clearance for Hoggets with prices holding firm.

The trade for Dry Ewes was steady with the trade for Ewes and Lambs similar to the previous week.

Spring Lambs – Sample Prices

4 Spring Lambs          39.50 kgs         €126,

2 Spring Lambs         43.00 kgs         €135

2 Spring Lambs         42.00 kgs         €132

Hoggets – Sample Prices

5 Ewe Hoggets         50.80 kgs         €130

14 Hoggets                 58.43 kgs         €128

2 Hoggets                 59.00 kgs         €123

8 Hoggets                 44.75 kgs         €113

Dry Ewes

Dry Ewes made from €60 to €130 per head

Ewes with Lambs at foot

2 Ewes & 2 Lambs      €165

1 Ewe   & 2 Lambs     €200

1 Ewe   & 2 Lambs     €250

3 Ewes  & 6 Lambs    €235

1 Ewe    & 2 Lambs    €267