Small increase on the entry of cattle compared to last week mainly in weanlings. There was a good trade for both heifer and bull weanlings. There was a number of Midland buyers in attendance looking for Angus and Hereford stores 450kg and upward both bullocks and heifers. Also looking for continentals 500kg and upwards, heifers and bullocks.
SAMPLE PRICES
WEANLING HEIFERS
1 LMX, 460kg, €1,260.00, €2.74/kg.
1 LMX, 445kg, €1,160, €2.61/kg.
1 CHX, 325kg, €900.00, €2.77.
1 AAX, 270kg, €620, €2.30/kg.
BULL WEANLINGS
1 BBX, €410, €1,350.00 €3.29/kg.
1 LMX, €440.00, €1,260.00, €2.86/kg.
1 LMX, 335kg, €1,150.00, €2.43/kg.
1 CHX, 310kg, €1,060.00, €3.42/kg.
Sale in person and online with ‘MartEye’ begins at 6pm. Gates at 4pm.
Ring display includes the ICBF star rating.