Prices saw jumps of 15-20 cent per kilo on recent sales with grass growth patterns changing and demand for summer grazing stock. There were 445 bullocks on offer and unlike recent weeks there was a larger selection of continental cross bullocks. Quality lots were in demand and outliers were especially sought after. Younger Friesians sold for up to €2/kg with the majority of beef cross stock floated between €2.15 and €2.47/kg.
Sample prices
Nine Herefords weighing 300kg sold for €730 or €2.43/kg.Seven Angus weighing 323kg sold for €765 or €2.37//kg.Five Angus weighing 467kg sold for €1030 or €2.21/kg. Four Charolais weighing 447kg sold for €1050 or €2.35/kg.Two Charolais weighing 365kg sold for €900 or €2.47/kg.There were 99 heifers on offer. All stock met steady demand with farmer buyers out in force for the heifers. Traditional breeds sold for similar money as recent weeks while the standout heifer was an outlier Charolais weighing 440kg that sold for €1000, or €2.27/kg.
Calfs
Calf numbers were similar to last week with 1230 calves sold. Yard staff said there was a noticeable rise in the number of Friesian heifer calves available this week. These were available from €150 to €270 with the top lot selling for €380.
Friesian bull calves sold from €80 to €170 for younger calves with stronger Friesian bull calves going for over €250. Traditional beef breeds were not as dominant as recent weeks and prices moved up slightly on the back of this. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €185 to €390 and Hereford and Angus heifer calves prices ranged from €165 to €345. Continental bull calves sold from €255 for smaller calves up to €420 while a selection of Simmental heifers sold for up to €475.
Cows
Dry cow numbers held at a similar level to recent weeks with 210 on offer. As ever, cow age and condition were the big influences on price. Prices were up €40 to €50 on recent sales.
Sample prices
One Charolais weighing 630kg sold for €1150 or €1.83/kg.One Friesian weighing 695kg sold for €1040 or €1.50/kg.One Friesian weighing 560kg sold for €985 or €1.76/kg.One Simmental weighing 610kg sold for €1180 or €1.93/kg.One Friesian weighing 770kg sold for €1150 or €1.49/kg. Read more
Steady trade for quality animals at Balla
Prices saw jumps of 15-20 cent per kilo on recent sales with grass growth patterns changing and demand for summer grazing stock. There were 445 bullocks on offer and unlike recent weeks there was a larger selection of continental cross bullocks. Quality lots were in demand and outliers were especially sought after. Younger Friesians sold for up to €2/kg with the majority of beef cross stock floated between €2.15 and €2.47/kg.
Sample prices
Nine Herefords weighing 300kg sold for €730 or €2.43/kg.Seven Angus weighing 323kg sold for €765 or €2.37//kg.Five Angus weighing 467kg sold for €1030 or €2.21/kg. Four Charolais weighing 447kg sold for €1050 or €2.35/kg.Two Charolais weighing 365kg sold for €900 or €2.47/kg.There were 99 heifers on offer. All stock met steady demand with farmer buyers out in force for the heifers. Traditional breeds sold for similar money as recent weeks while the standout heifer was an outlier Charolais weighing 440kg that sold for €1000, or €2.27/kg.
Calfs
Calf numbers were similar to last week with 1230 calves sold. Yard staff said there was a noticeable rise in the number of Friesian heifer calves available this week. These were available from €150 to €270 with the top lot selling for €380.
Friesian bull calves sold from €80 to €170 for younger calves with stronger Friesian bull calves going for over €250. Traditional beef breeds were not as dominant as recent weeks and prices moved up slightly on the back of this. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €185 to €390 and Hereford and Angus heifer calves prices ranged from €165 to €345. Continental bull calves sold from €255 for smaller calves up to €420 while a selection of Simmental heifers sold for up to €475.
Cows
Dry cow numbers held at a similar level to recent weeks with 210 on offer. As ever, cow age and condition were the big influences on price. Prices were up €40 to €50 on recent sales.
Sample prices
One Charolais weighing 630kg sold for €1150 or €1.83/kg.One Friesian weighing 695kg sold for €1040 or €1.50/kg.One Friesian weighing 560kg sold for €985 or €1.76/kg.One Simmental weighing 610kg sold for €1180 or €1.93/kg.One Friesian weighing 770kg sold for €1150 or €1.49/kg. Read more
Steady trade for quality animals at Balla
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