Lambs improved by €1-€2/head at Baltinglass Mart on Saturday, January 18th, according to Tom Coleman.
He reported a strong trade for stores from 30-40 kg. “Cast ewes were also dearer by €2-€4/head and made from €75 up to €122,” Coleman added.
Prices:
- X2 50kg – €120;
- X3 53kg – €118;
- X6 45kg – €110;
- X18 46kg – €110;
- X11 46kg – €106;
- X5 43kg – €106;
- X7 42kg – €105;
- X8 41kg – €103;
- X9 42kg – €103
- X11 43kg – €102;
- X21 37kg – €100;
- X5 41kg – €98;
- X14 41kg – €91;
- X9 35kg – €89;
- X7 37kg – €86;
- X10 28kg – €61;
- X9 22kg – €54.
Other categories:
- Breeding ewes sold for up to €160;
- Ewes with lambs at foot peaked at €200.
