Wednesday May 11th – Mart Report – Sheep Prices

The numbers on offer were similar to the previous week with a similar trade for all classes, Hoggets made up to €172. Spring Lambs made as high as €170 and Stag Ewes fetched up to €238. Ewes and Lambs made up to €300 for 4 Ewe hoggets with 8 Lambs at foot.

Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set.  Next Sheep Sale for Lambs & Cast Ewes is on Wednesday May 18th @ 11am. Yard open at 8 a.m. All stock must be penned by 10 a.m. Sale can be viewed live on www.livestock-live.com.

Sample Prices;   

 Finished Hoggets :

54.7 kgs €172, 60.4 kgs €172, 54.5 kgs €167, 64 €165, 44.3kgs €147.5,

41.3 kgs €121.

Spring Lambs:

51.6 kgs €170, 52kgs €170, 48.7kgs €168, 46kgs €167, 48kgs €166, 47.30kgs €165, 45kgs €162, 43.3kgs €160, 40.4kgs €154.

Cast Ewes made from €82.5 to €238 per lot

Ewes with 2 Lambs at foot made up to €300