There were good numbers on offer this week. There was a lively trade for hoggets with prices well improved. The trade for Cast Ewes was a little easier however the majority of lots sold. There was a good demand for the special entry of in lamb Breeding Ewes. There was also a brisk trade for Ewes with Lambs at foot. Weekly sales continue on Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Lambs Cast Ewes, In Lamb Ewes and Ewes with Lambs at Foot. 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 Wednesday next 50 Excellent Quality Strong Suffolk X Breeding Hoggets
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Sample Prices:
Wether Hoggets 51 kgs €130, 42 kgs €105,
Mixed Lots 52.90 kgs €137, 55.60 kgs €147, 49.80 kgs €138, 48.10 kgs €120, 55 kgs €140,
Ewe Hoggets 44.50 kgs €110, 52.70 kgs €138.50 55.20 kgs €140, 60.30 kgs €141, 46.40 kgs €121
Cast Ewes made from €55 to €145 per lot
In Lamb Ewes made from €125 to €175
Ewes with Twin Lambs at foot made from €170 to €255 per lot
Ewes with Single Lambs at foot made from €175 to €292.
