There were smaller numbers on offer this. However there was a lively trade for Hoggets with prices slightly better than last week and a full clearance of lots. There was a very strong trade for Cast Ewes with prices well improved and again all lots sold. There was a good demand for Ewes with Lambs at foot Weekly sales continue on Wednesday for Lambs & Cast Ewes at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Sheep scanning service each Wednesday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and each Wednesday thereafter. Included in the sale on Wednesday next March 4th 25 yearling Hoggets scanned in lamb to Rouge Ram due Mid April & 20 Good Quality Suffolk X 3 year old Ewes scanned in lamb to Texel Ram with Twins due Mid March
Sample Prices:
Wether Hoggets 48.10 kgs €123, 50 kgs €123.50 45.60 kgs €110.50 48 kgs €115, 58 kgs €133,
Mixed Lots: 54.40 kgs €132, 35.10 kgs €76.50
Ewe Hoggets 45.70 kgs €110, 35.40 kgs €79, 45.00 kgs €114, 58.90 kgs €137.50, 63.70 kgs €137.50,
Cast Ewes made from €71 to €148 per lot
In Lamb Ewes made from €120 to €156
Ewes with Single Lambs at foot made from €142 to €180 per lot
Ewes with Twin Lambs at foot made from €220 to €260 per lot
