Friday March 27th – Cattle Prices Report

 

There were large numbers on offer at Friday’s mid spring special sales of Bullocks and Heifers. There was a brilliant selection of good quality stock to choose from There was a plentiful supply of Farmers, Feeders and Agents from all over the Country actively sourcing stock. This week saw more of a presence of Northern Ireland Customers and agents for the UK. The trade for Bullocks was on fire with lots being sold at a brisk pace and small minority of lots unsold. Again there was an exceptional trade for Heifers with the majority of lots sold. There was a good entry of Dry Cows on offer with prices improved from the previous week.  No sale Friday next – Good Friday – Mid Spring Special sale of Weanlings Tuesday March 31st @ 5 p.m. Breeding Heifer Sale – Friday April 10th @ 11 a.m. also Bullocks & Dry Cows. Bookings for Heifers will take place on Thursday next April 2nd at 5 p.m.

Dry Cows made from €980 to €1840 per head

Sample Prices:  Char X 945 kgs €1840, Char X 760 kgs €1600, Lim X 680 kgs €1520, ShX 865 kgs €1450, Lim X 765 kgs €1450, BBx 695 kgs €1385, AAX 765 kgs €1370, 2 Lim 695 kgs €1330, BBX 540 kgs €980, Simm X 665 kgs €1180,FRX 675 kgs €1235.

Heifers made from €615 to €1135 over

Sample Prices: Char X 590 kgs €1700, Char X 555 kgs €1690, Char X 555 kgs €1640, Lim X 585 kgs €1620, AAX 655 ks €1615, Lim X 500 kgs €1610, Char X 540 kgs €1530, Char X 520 kgs €1500, 2 Lim X 465 kgs €1490, 2 Char X 497 kgs €1490, BBX 450 kgs €1385, Simm X 545 kgs €1260, HEX 510 kgs €1295,  AAX 565 kgs €1325, Lim X 395 kgs €1055,Lim X 425 kgs €1400, Char X 575 kgs €1560,Char 315 kgs €1000,

  Bullocks made from €645 to €1218 over

Sample prices: 3 Char X 702 kgs €1920, Lim X 800 kgs €1915, Char X 695 kgs €1850, 4 Lim X 625 kgs €1680, 2 Char X 563 kgs €1640, Char 590 kgs €1690, 4 Char X 552 kgs €1600, Lim X 530 kgs €1590, 2 Char X 542 kgs €1550, 3 Char 485 kgs €1300, 8 Char X 372 kgs €1150, BBX 545 kgs €1465, 4 568 kgs €1555, Lim X 465 kgs €1245, 2 Char X 448 kgs €1325, 2 Char X 418 kgs €1300, 2 Simm X 433 kgs €1290, Char 350 kgs €1000, 5 Char X 595 kgs €1620, AAX 475 kgs €1220,