24th April 2012 – Suck Calves, Weanlings & Suckler Cows

The numbers on offer were similar to the previous week. There was a good trade for Springer Cows and Cows with Calves at foot with a full clearance of lots. There was a 100% clearance for Suck Calves. The trade for weanlings was slightly easier but the majority of lots got sold. Weekly sales continue each Tuesday evening with Suck Calves sold at 5.00 p.m. and Weanlings & Suckler Cows sold at 6 p.m. Contact the office at 090 6626352 for bookings and further details.

Suck Calves

Sample Prices
Char Heifer €510, Friesian Bull calves made from €100 to €170 per head, Belgian Blue X Bull €425

Suckler Cows

Sample Prices:
Simmental Heifers with Heifer calves at foot made from €1800 to €2120,
Simmental Heifer with Bull calf at foot made €1780, Limousin X Heifer with Bull calf at foot made €1840, 4th Calf Limousin X Cow with Bull calf at foot made €1800, P.B. Simmental Heifer in calf to Simm. Bull due early September made €1900, 5th Calf Limousin Cow in calf to Lim Bull due end of April made €1740

Bull Weanlings

Made from €480 to €830 over

Sample Prices:
Limousin X 395 kgs €1085, Limousin 500 kgs €1100, Limousin X 440 kgs €1210, Char X 405 kgs €1000, Char X 440 kgs €1080, Char X 460 kgs €1290,
Simmental X 285 kgs €830

Heifer Weanlings

Made from €460 to €820 over

Sample Prices:
Shorthorn 390 kgs €850, Belgian Blue X 410 kgs €1010, Limousin X 430 kgs €1140, Limousin X 380 kgs €1078, Limousin X 365 kgs €1025, Char X 330 kgs €1150,