Wednesday February 13th 2013 Sheep Prices Report

There was a good increase in the numbers on offer this week. The trade for heavy Hoggets was in line with last week, while prices for lighter Hoggets were better.  There was a slight improvement in prices for Cast Ewes resulting in a full clearance of lots. Sheep sales continue weekly. Included in sale Wed 20th Feb- 20 in lambs Suffolk X Ewes 2 & 3 year year olds canned in lamb to Suffolk Ram Due to lamb from 12th March -Also 20 In lamb Suffolk X- 2 year olds –scanned in lamb to Charollais Ram due from 5th March ———————-

Sheep scanning service will be available on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Hoggets

Sample prices

6  Hoggets 50 kgs  €100, 17 Hoggets 44 kgs €86, 12 Hoggets 53 kgs €101, 29 Hoggets 47.40 €93.50 16 Hoggets 56.50 kgs €104, 19 Hoggets 50 kgs €100,
5 Hoggets 46.6 kgs €90, 11 Hoggets 53.30 kgs €100, 4 Hoggets 46.80 €90,
8 Hoggets 42.60 kgs €83.
 Cast Ewes made from €55 to €104 per head
Ewes with lambs at foot made from €125 to €176 per lot