Wednesday January 22nd – Sheep Prices Report

 

There was an increase in the numbers of sheep on offer this week. Prices for Hoggets were slightly improved on the previous week, while the trade for Cast Ewes were a little easier. Sales continue on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. On Wednesday January 29th – A special entry of 20 2nd Crop Suffolk X Ewes scanned in lamb to Texel Ram carrying 1.8 lambs due Ist February. Sheep Scanning service commences on Wednesday February 5th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and weekly thereafter.

 

Sample Prices 

 

  • Ewe Hoggets   49.30 kgs €105, 45 kgs €96, 50.30 kgs €109, 57 kgs €110,

 

Wether Hoggets :52.70 kgs €110, 47.50 kgs €103, 54.90 kgs €110, 57.80 kgs €111, 42.36 kgs €93, 51.90 kgs €102, 5

 

 

Cast Ewes made from €40 to  €82

 

Breeding Ewes lambing from to Mid February to early March made from €100 to €130 per head