On Tuesday last, September 24, Tullow Mart held its annual multi-breed ram sale alongside its weekly sheep sale.
Proceedings kicked off at 1:00pm, with many buyers seeking rams for the breeding season.
Furthermore, there were multiple breeds on offer, which included: Suffolk; Charollais; Hampshire Down; Cheviot; and Texel rams.
Speaking to AgriLand, Tullow Mart manager Eric Driver said: “Overall the ram sale was a tremendous success.
“A very noticeable demand for hogget rams could be seen, with good prices achieved for these lots,” he added.
“There were plenty of good-quality rams on offer, which was proven by the high clearance rate”, Eric concluded.
Suffolk
There was an excellent trade for the Suffolk rams on offer. Furthermore, prices ranged from €340/head up to €600/head.
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- This Suffolk ram sold for €480
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- This Suffolk ram sold for €440
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- This Suffolk ram sold for €340
Texel
There were plenty of ram lambs on offer in the Texel category. Prices ranged from €300/head up to €500/head.
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- This grass-fed only Texel ram sold for €480
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- This grass-fed only Texel ram sold for €400
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- This February born Texel ram lamb sold for €340
Charollais
There was a lively trade for Charollais rams, with prices ranging from €300/head up to €550/head.
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- This Charollais ram sold for €300
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- This 5-star Charollais ram sold for €400
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- No buyer for this Charollais ram which was bid €280
Cheviot
On the day, two Cheviot rams were on offer. These four-year-old rams sold for €150/head.