There were two sales in one day at Gortatlea mart on Wednesday, with a sale of in-calf suckler heifers commencing at midday and the autumn weanling sale beginning at 5pm. There was 78 in-calf heifers available for sale and these sold from €1000 to €1560 per head. Manager Maurice Brosnan said plainer heifers were a harder sell with a strong demand for the better quality heifers. Star ratings didn't have a huge influence in the sale but helped add value none the less. The majority of heifers were due in October and November.Sample prices