Rain over recent weeks, coupled with improved grass growth, led to an improved trade – especially for store lambs – at Baltinglass Mart.
That is according to mart manager, Tom Coleman, who reported a complete clearance on Saturday, July 11th.
Sample prices:
- X4 47.50kg – €118;
- X3 48kg – €117;
- X12 45kg – €111;
- X6 43kg – €105;
- X9 39kg – €105;
- X7 43kg – €105;
- X2 42kg – €102;
- X7 42kg – €101;
- X5 39kg – €96;
- X5 37kg – €88;
- X10 38kg – €86;
- X11 34kg – €85;
- X8 39kg – €85;
- X12 37kg – €83;
- X16 36kg – €82;
- X10 34kg – €82;
- X12 24kg – €81;
- X10 33kg – €76;
- X19 32kg – €75.
Other categories:
- Hogget ewes up to €150;
- Cast ewes – €65-€131.
Image source: Baltinglass Livestock Mart Facebook