Friday March 6th Cattle Prices Report

 

There was a large entry of cattle on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was a big number of excellent quality Bullocks which met with a very lively trade and a good demand and improved prices from the previous week resulting in a high clearance of lots. There was no significant change in the price of Heifers. The trade for Dry Cows was improved this week with all lots sold. Sales continue on Fridays weekly for Bullocks, Heifers and Dry Cows at 11 a.m. Springtime Special  Sale of Heifers  on Friday next March 13th (50 pens on offer) Also Bullocks  and Dry Cows  – Weanlings Show & Sale Tuesday next March 10th.-

Dry Cows made from €890 to €1565 per head

Sample prices:   Lim 715 kgs €1565, Lim X 730 kgs €1565, Lim X 735 kgs €1460, BBX 655 kgs €1305, HEX 745 kgs €1245, Fr 650 kgs €900, Fr 710 kgs €1040, Lim X 590 kgs €1270, Lim X 515 kgs €920.

 

Heifers made from €670  to €1040 over

Sample Prices Lim X 510 kgs €1550, Simm X 650 kgs €1355, Char X 625 kgs €1300, 2 Char X 460 kgs €1130.

  

Bullocks made from €790  to €1105 over

Sample prices: Simm X 795 kgs €1860, Lim X 685 kgs €1790, Char X 700 kgs €1775, 3 Char X 593 kgs €1685, 3 Char X 596 kgs €1660, Lim 580 kgs €1560,Char X 620 kgs €1590, Lim 580 kgs €1560, Lim X 595 kgs €1570, AA 640 kgs €1515, 2 Char X 572 kgs €1470, 2 Char X 537 kgs €1475, Char X 535 kgs €1485,Char X 435 kgs €1205, Char X 405 kgs €1270, Char X 360 kgs €1090, 8 Char X 389 kgs €1200, Char X 415 kgs €1230,