Wednesday August 26th Sheep Prices Report

There was a huge entry of sheep on offer at this week’s sale. There was a brisk trade for lambs with a good demand and a high clearance of lots and average price up from the previous week. Again there was an improved trade for Cast ewes with all lots sold.

Weekly sales for Sheep continue on Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. Please note Ewe lambs will be sold separately to Wether/Ram lambs. Draw for Starting pens. The draw for the starting pen will be held at 10.45 a.m. A second draw will take place to determine whether the draw will go up or down.

Dates for your diary – Breeding Ewes weekly on Saturdays @ 11 a.m. Gate opens at 8 a.m.

Show & Sale of Pedigree Vendeen Sheep – Saturday August 29th.

Sample Prices:

Ram Lambs: 47.50 kgs €95, 50.30 kgs €100,48.70 kgs €97, 43.42 kgs €85, 49 kgs €100.

Ewe Lambs: 43.4 kgs €86, 40.80 kgs €95, 45.70 kgs €122, 47.30 kgs €112, 42.20 kgs €100, 48.60 kgs €113,49.60 kgs €116, 42 kgs €108, 45.90 kgs €117

Mixed Lambs: 46.60 kgs €86, 44.50 kgs €89, 52.40 kgs €104, 56.70 kgs €100

Wether Lambs: 43.50 kgs €87, 54.50 kgs €103.50, 42.30 kgs €85, 48 kgs €100 44.20 kgs €88, 51.5 kgs €96, 50 kgs €102, 37.30 kgs €83

Cast Ewes made from €52 to €120 per lot