It was a case of a perfect storm for the Mayo Mule and Greyface ewe lamb sale in Ballinrobe on Saturday. Good grass growth over the last number of weeks, strengthening factory prices along with the group’s ever-growing reputation for breeding top-quality replacements all combined to make the day a success.
It was a case of a perfect storm for the Mayo Mule and Greyface ewe lamb sale in Ballinrobe on Saturday.
Good grass growth over the last number of weeks, strengthening factory prices along with the group’s ever-growing reputation for breeding top-quality replacements all combined to make the day a success.
Right from the off prices were hot and heavy, with a good number of active buyers around the ring as well as online via the MartBids bidding platform. Trade was maintained and perhaps even strengthened at times throughout the sale. The buoyant trade meant that a 100% clearance was achieved, with an average price of a staggering €155/head.
This pen of 41kg lambs made €130/head.
This pen of 43kg ewe lambs made €165/head.
This pen of 39kg ewe lambs sold for €150/head.
These 42kg ewe lambs made €160/head.
This pen of ewe lambs weighing 48kg sold for €230/head.
This pen of 41kg lambs sold for €150/head.
This pen of ewe lambs weighing 48kg made €195/head.
This pen averaged 40kg and sold for €130/head.
First prize Mule ewe lambs weighed 51kg and sold for €225/head.
This pen of 46kg ewe lambs were sold for €165/head.
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