There were large numbers on offer at this week’s sale which included a special sale of top quality Heifers. There was a flying trade for Bullocks with plenty of customers sourcing stock. There was a good demand for Heifers in particular quality lots. The trade for lighter heifers was a little easier however there a good clearance of lots. There were good number of Dry Cows on offer with a lively demand and prices in line with last week. Bealtaine Sales for Heifers and Bullocks, Friday May 8th – Entries accepted at the office at 5 p.m. on Thursday April 30th.
Dry Cows made from €975 to €2060 per head
Sample Prices: Lim X 905 kgs €2060, Lim X 690 kgs €1680, Char X 670 kgs €1590, Lim 670 kgs €1590, Char X 700 kgs €1440, Char 675 kgs €1420, AAX 685 kgs €1190, Char 595 kgs €1155, Simm 550 kgs €975
Heifers made from €550 to €1180 over
Sample Prices BBX 620 kgs €1800, Char X 650 kgs €1755, Char X 630 kgs €1700, Char 645 kgs €1620, BBX 550 kgs €1545, Char 540 kgs €1515, 2 Char 550 kgs €1500, 2 Lim X 515 kgs €1400, Char 515 kgs €1450, 2 Char X 480 kgs €1330, Lim X 505 kgs €1400, Lim X 390 kgs €1160, Char 385 kgs €1145, 2 Lim X 540 kgs €1480, Char 485 kgs €1300, Lim X 565 kgs €1550, Lim x 515 kgs €1480.
Bullocks made from €575 to €1033 over
Sample prices 2 Lim X 757 kgs €1790, 2 Lim X 653 kgs €1595, Lim X 560 kgs €1585, AAX 570 kgs €1490, 4 Char X 500 kgs €1475, Char X 560 kgs €1450, AAX 555 kgs €1445, Char X 545 kgs €1440, AAX 525 kgs €1410, 3 Char X 448 kgs €1340,Char X 430 kgs €1325,2 Lim 447 kgs €1230, AAX 430 kgs €1210,Lim X 390 kgs €1215, Char 470 kgs €1400, Char 395 kgs €1255,