17th April 2012  – Suck Calves, Weanlings & Suckler Cows

The numbers of Weanlings on offer were similar to the previous week.
There was a slight increase in the numbers of Suck Calves. The sale also included a small number of Cows with Calves at foot. The trade remains strong for all classes. Weekly sales continue each Tuesday evening with Suck Calves sold at 5.00 p.m. and Weanlings & Suckler Cows sold at 6 p.m.

Suck Calves

Sample Prices:

Aberdeen X Heifer Calves made from €300 to €375 per head, Hereford X Heifer Calf made €375, Friesian Bulls made from €165 to €241

Suckler Cows

Sample Prices:
Charolais Heifer with Charolais Heifer calf at foot €2000,
3rd Calf Simmental Cow with Limousin Bull at foot €1530

Bull Weanlings

Made from €530 to €940

Sample Prices:
Char. 350 kgs €900, Red Lim. 435 kgs €940, BBX 605 kgs, Char 580 kgs €1520, Char X 390 kgs €1180, Red Lim. 450 kgs €1130 , 2 Char. 378 kgs €1040, Red Lim 395 kgs €1110.

Heifer Weanlings

Made from €405 to €700 over

Sample Prices:
Char 405 kgs €1020, Red Lim. 370 kgs €930, 2 Red Lim. 328 kgs €970, Red
Simmental 260 kgs €730, Char 315 kgs €960, 2 Black Lim 363 kgs €950