Sheep
This week's sheep trade has seen lamb prices rise by 10c/kg and ewe prices hold firm, as sources say up to €8.00/kg is available for lambs.
N.Ireland
The Derg Dutch spotted flock dispersal sale will go down in history for the breed, with the female Dutch Spotted record being smashed.
This week's sheep trade has again seen both lamb and ewe prices hold firm, with very little movement across the sites.
The star studded line-up includes a total of 17 Blue Texel ewes, 21 Badgerface ewes and 13 Dutch Spotted ewes.
Sheep Technical
The sale has been described by many breeders as “the sale that no one was expecting and everyone is talking about”.
There was a buzz throughout Blessington livestock mart for the 16th annual Black Beauties Suffolk sale on Saturday.
There was a record breaking sale in Ballymena Livestock Market on Saturday for high-end quality Suffolk females.
The store lamb trade is currently strong across marts, and keen demand has created good prices, Sean Mannion explains.
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Beef
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