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Pedigree
Bumper entry for Galway Sheep Breeders show and sale
Darren Carty
The sale of the native breed is one of the largest in recent years with over 100 sheep entered including a strong ewe lamb class and 20 rams, 13 of which are SIS eligible.
28 August 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Mule hoggets up €47/head, lambs €40/head
An entry of over 900 Mule ewe hoggets recorded a fine average of over €263/head at the Mayo Mule and Greyface Sale in Aurivo Mart Ballinrobe, while ewe lambs topped €180/head.
14 August 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: 47% of hoggets top €300 at Borris sale
The Borris Ewe Breeders Association recorded a vibrant trade on Saturday, when almost half of the 900 hoggets on offer sold from €300 upwards.
From selling 50 lambs to selling 5,000 ewe lambs and hoggets
The Mayo Mule and Greyface Group is celebrating 40 years of sales in Aurivo Ballinrobe Mart, Mayo, with premier sales on 23 and 24 August.
14 August 2024 Marts
Sheep Management: timely weaning, selecting replacements and castration
Decisions taken around weaning include the selection of flock replacements, identifying ewes for culling and weighing up the merits of castrating lambs.
26 June 2024 Management