Blessington: ‘Better’ trade for store lambs with highs of €152/hd at sheep sale

Blessington Mart – Sheep Prices – 20-12-2022

According to a spokesperson for Blessington Mart, a smaller entry of sheep came under the hammer at its final sale of the year on Tuesday, December 20^th, 2022.

The spokesperson reported that a “better trade prevailed for all types of store lambs, while fat lambs were similar to last week”.

Lighter ewes went under the hammer from €78-€122/head, while heavy ewes climbed from €126-€152/head.

On the other hand, heavy lambs fetched from €149-€154 or €92-€101 over the kg, while factory types changed hands from €128-€149 or €86-€98 over the weight.

Store lambs over 40kgs pushed from €109-€124 or €69-€84 over, while store lambs over the 35kg mark sold from €86-€110 or €61-€77 over the weight.

Last week’s cattle prices

According to a spokesperson for Blessington Mart, there was a smaller cattle sale on Thursday, December 15^th, 2022, due to weather conditions.

They reported that a “very good trade prevailed for all classes” as its final cattle sale of the year.

Feeding cows changed hands from €260-€520 over, while beef cows went under the hammer from €600-€800 over the kg.

Meanwhile, in the bullock ring, continental stores made from €460-€960 over, while Hereford and Angus stores clicked from €360-€680 over.

Then, in terms of heifers, continental stores pushed from €450-€800 over, while Hereford and Angus stores sold from €360-€680 over the weight.

Last week’s sheep prices

As was the case with Thursday’s cattle sale, a smaller entry of sheep turned out for its sale on Tuesday, December 13^th, 2022.

The spokesperson cited weather conditions as the main driver of fewer numbers but reported that there was “a good trade for all classes”.

Prices as follows:

• Lighter ewes – €86-€124/head;
• Heavy ewes – €126-€146/head;
• Store lambs over 35kgs – €85-€108 or €50-€73 over;
• Store lambs over 40kgs – €110-€126 or €73-€90 over;
• Factory lambs – €126-€150 or €85-€100 over;
• Heavy lambs – €150-€155 or €100-€108 over.

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