Wednesday January 21st Sheep Prices Report

There were large numbers of sheep on offer at this week’s sale. There was an improved trade for Hoggets with all lots sold. There was a good demand for Cast Ewes with prices generally in line with last week and again there was full clearance of lots. There was also a big entry of in Lamb Ewes on offer with prices ranging from €160 to €210 for lots carrying twins, and €166 to €180 for lots carrying triplets. Weekly sales continue on Wednesday for Lambs & Cast Ewes at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8.30 a.m. Sheep scanning service will commence on Wednesday February 4th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and each Wednesday thereafter.

 

 Sample Prices:

 

Hogget Rams:  43.70 kgs €92, 43 kgs €104.50, 49 kgs €111.50,

 

Wether Hoggets 57  kgs €118, 53 kgs €127, 39.50 kgs €92.50, 43.50 kgs €104,

 

Mixed Lots:   49.87 kgs €122.50, 44.82 kgs €107.50, 49.80 kgs €124, 50.8 kgs €125.50,

                        51 kgs €127.50,

 

Ewe Hoggets 34.30 kgs €90, 58 kgs €127.50,39 kgs €87.50, 35 kgs €75.50,

41.50 kgs €100, 49.8 kgs €124,

 

Cast Ewes  made from €60  to €150 per lot

 

In lamb Ewes  Lots carrying twins made from €160 to €210,

Lots carrying triplets made from €166 to €188.