A large entry of “top-quality” factory-fit and forward store lambs met with a slightly easier trade at Baltinglass Mart on Saturday (September 12th), according to a spokesperson.
He reported that Suffolk-cross ewe lambs topped out at €140.
Prices:
- X12 48kg – €140;
- X12 40kg – €130;
- X5 51kg – €120;
- X5 48kg – €118;
- X6 46kg – €115;
- X14 46kg – €115;
- X5 37kg – €114;
- X8 35kg – €112;
- X8 46kg – €109;
- X7 36kg – €101;
- X12 41kg – €97;
- X10 39kg – €96;
- X26 47kg -€95;
- X10 45kg – €94;
- X22 43kg – €91;
- X10 32kg – €91;
- X17 40kg – €90;
- X10 38kg – €90;
- X12 36kg – €90;
- X16 37kg – €88;
- X15 42kg – €89;
- X15 41kg – €87;
- X7 36kg – €86;
- X19 37kg – €85.
Other categories:
- Hogget ewes – Suffolk-crosses sold for up to €190;
- 2 and 3-year-olds made up €184;
- Cast ewes – €65 -€100;
- Rams – €350-€450.
Image source: Baltinglass Mart Facebook
