The number of spring lambs slaughtered is on the rise, according to tot the Department of Agriculture’s slaughter figures.
There has been a strong demand from factories which has seen numbers increase to 51,973 from 42,491 last week. This is also a significant rise on last year’s figures, which stood at 43,349.
Last week’s throughput:
- Lambs/hoggets: 1,876;
- Spring lambs: 51,973;
- Ewes and rams: 7,872;
- Light lambs: 12;
- Total: 61,733.
Cumulative (excludes this week’s throughput):
- Lambs/hoggets: 782,992;
- Spring lambs: 263,353;
- Ewes and rams: 147,724;
- Light lambs: 40;
- Total: 1,194,109.
Corresponding week last year:
- Lambs/hoggets: 4,302;
- Spring lambs: 43,349;
- Ewes and rams: 6,822;
- Light lambs: 23;
- Total: 54,496.
Last year’s throughput:
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- Lambs/hoggets: 744,205;
- Spring lambs: 224,770;
- Ewes and rams: 168,157;
- Light lambs: 34;
- Total: 1,137,166.
Prices:
Strong demand from factories this week but prices have remained steady, with ewe prices remaining at €2.70/kg and top prices of €5.70/kg for lambs and hoggets, including bonuses.
