Very big sale this week with nearly 2,000 sheep on offer. Big sale of lambs. More breeding ewes on sale this week also. Store lambs remain similar to previous week as factory lambs also remain the same. Breeding ewes were a good trade with all lots sold.
SAMPLE PRICES
Lambs
Twelve lambs, 50.5kg, €130. Twenty five lambs, 37.5kg, €95. Twelve lambs, 47.5kg, €130. Eight lambs, 38.1kg, €100. Ten lambs, 41kg, €120. Thirteen ewe lambs, €42kg, €127. Nine wether lambs, 52kg, €143.
Stag ewes
Small sale of stag ewes. Prices similar to previous week. Good demand for heavy ewes.
Two ewes. 92.5kg, €120. Four ewes, 81.5kg, €130. Seven ewes, 71kg, €100. One ewe, 105kg, €140. Eight ewes, 75kg, €97. Twenty ewes, 90kg, €145.
Breeding sheep
Big sale of breeding ewes. Good quality sheep. First crops made from €150-€190. Second and third crops made from €85-€140.