There was a good increase in numbers on offer this week. Prices for Hoggets showed an improvement of €3 per head and up to €6 per head for heavier lots. The trade for Cast Ewes was also livelier with prices better by €5 to €8 per head. There were more Ewes with Lambs at foot on offer this week, with a good trade for them and full clearance of lots.
Included in the sale Wednesday next 50 Texel X & Suffolk X 2 & 3 year old Ewes in lamb to Texel & Charollais Rams, lambing from 1st March
Sheep scanning service will be available on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hoggets
Sample prices:
5 Hoggets 59.4 Kgs €112, 4 Ewe Hoggets 40.5 Kgs €83.50, 8 Hoggets 54.50 kgs €112.50, 8 Hoggets 57.50 kgs €115, 15 Ewe Hoggets 43.1 Kgs €94, 12 Hoggets 49.50 kgs €107.50 9 Hoggets 47.20 kgs €101.
Cast Ewes made from €64 to €120 per head
Ewes with Lambs at Foot: 4th Crop Ewes with 2 Lambs at foot made €153 to €155
4th Crop Ewes with 1 Lamb at foot made €142
1st Crop Ewes with 1 Lambs at foot made from €140 to €154
1st Crop Ewes with 2 Lambs at foot made up €172.
