Friday May 1st – Cattle prices Report

There were smaller numbers on offer at this week sale. There was a slightly easier trade for lesser quality Bullocks but generally prices for better quality lots were firm. There was a very good trade for Heifers with prices on par to last week. The trade for Dry Cows was similar to the previous week. There is a good entry of both Heifers and Bullocks for next Friday’s sale. There will be two rings in operation with sales commencing at 11 a.m. Yard opens at 8 a.m. Special sale of Weanlins Tuesday May 12th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted at the office at 5 p.m. on Tuesday May 5th.

Dry Cows made from €895 to €1845 per head

Sample Prices: Fr. 590 kgs €895, Sh 545 kgs €940, Fr 715 kgs €1165, BBX 635 kgs €1245, AA 700 kgs €1280, AAX 980 kgs €1845, Char 810 kgs €1580,HEX 790 kgs €1445, Lim 720 kgs €1415.

Heifers made from €385 to €820 over

Sample Prices 4 HEX 326 kgs €845, Lim X 330 kgs €830, 2 Lim X 250 kgs €845Char X 525 kgs €1345, 3 Char X 423 kgs €1070, Lim X 415 kgs €1190, Char X 385 kgs €1055, Char X 375 kgs €1010, Simm X 375 kgs €990, 2 Char X 340 kgs €955.

Bullocks made from €415 to €910 over

Sample prices Char X 685 kgs €1515, Char X 620 kgs €1510, Char X 655 kgs €1510, Char X 580 kgs €1490, BBX 520 kgs €1265, Char X 470 kgs €1250,Lim X 415 kgs €1200, Char X 340 kgs €900, Lim X 320 kgs €920, Lim X 435 kgs €1140,