Tuesday May 8th – Mart Report – Weanlings & Suckler Cows

 

There was another good entry of top quality stock on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. There was a lively trade for Weanling Bulls with a good demand from both Exporters and Farmers resulting in an excellent clearance of lots. Lots averaged from €2.57 per kilo up to €3.50 per kilo. There was a good trade for Weanling Heifers in particular for quality lots while plainer lots were more difficult to clear. Prices for Weanling Heifers ranged from €2.64 per kilo up to €3.23 per kilo.  Cows with Calves at foot made from €1350 up to €2200, Springer Cows made up €1150.No Weanling Sale Tuesday next May 15th. Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday May 22nd @ 5 p.m. Springers/Suckler Cows   Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday May 17th  – Please note the following: New Health & Safety Rules: Tuesdays Yard opens at 2 p.m.   Only Mart Staff will be allowed into the sales yard from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All Stock must be penned by 4 p.m.  The Draw for the starting pens will take place at 3.50 p.m. Yard will open to allow Stock to be viewed by Purchasers from 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. sharp. After 5 p.m. The yard will be closed again except for Staff Only.  Cattle that are not penned by 4 p.m. will have to wait to be penned until after the viewing period is over. We thank you for your co-operation and patience as we implement these changes.

Weanling Heifers made from €350 to €740 over

 Sample Prices:  Lim X 430 kgs €1130, Lim X 360 kgs €1100, BAX 405 kgs €1070,Char X 335 kgs €1050, Lim X 370 kgs €960, 2 Char X 285 kgs €850, BBX 340 kgs€810, 2 Char X 320 kgs €950, BAX 370 kgs €1005, 2 AAX 272 kgs €700,Char X 215 ks €680, Char X 255 kgs €745, 2 Char X 275 kgs €840, BAX 295 kgs €875,Lim X 340 kgs €970,  Char X 335 kgs €1050.

 Weanling  Bulls made from €420  to €795  over

 Sample Prices:

Lim X 445 kgs €1240, Lim X 500 kgs €1200, Char X 460 kgs €1200,Lim X 435 kgs €1140, Char X 330 kgs €1065, Char 370 kgs €1050, Char X 325 kgs €1040,AAX 455 kgs €985, Lim X 370 kgs €1000, Lim X 300 kgs €1005, 3 Char X 366 kgs €970, AAX 340 kgs €870, AAX 310 kgs €780, Char X 295 kgs €885, 2 Lim 302 kgs €905, Lim X 315 kgs €690

Springing Cows made up to €1150.  Cows with calves at foot made from €1350 up to €2200.