Smaller number of sheep on offer to previous week, however, it was still a big sale for this time of the year. Breeding ewes and ewe hoggets met with an improved trade. Also, strong demand for factory lambs and store lambs with prices up on €5 on previous week. Stag ewes also met with a firm trade.
SAMPLE PRICES
Lambs
Twelve ewe lambs, 31kg, €96.00. Twelve wither lambs, 43.3kg, €124.00. Eleven wither lambs 49.5kg, €137.00. Nineteen wither lambs, 31kg, €89.00. Ten ewe lambs, 46.6kg, €130.00. Twenty ram lambs, 48.1kg, €127.00. Six quality ewe lambs, 37kg, €125.00. Five wither lambs, 44kkg, €120.00. Twelve ewe lambs, 38.5kg, €115.00. Ten quality ewe lambs, 49kg, €154.00.
Stag ewes
Smaller number on offer compared to previous week with a strong demand, especially for the heavier lots. Prices ranged from €88.00 to €172.00.
Breeding ewes/Ewe hoggets
Ewe hoggets ranged in price from €140 to €214.00.
First crop ewes ranged in price from €130.00 to €185.00.
Second crop ewes ranged in price from €125.00 to €170.00
Sheep sales every Saturday at 10am in person and online with ‘marteye’.
Gates open at 7am.
Email: mart@mountbellew.ie Web: www.mountbellew.ie Ph: (090) 9679660.