The recent settling of prices following a very active April in terms of sales activity was evident, but good cattle still sold well.

Continental yearling bullocks sold well, with €2.40/kg available. Some of the stronger lots hit €2.90/kg.

Dairy cross yearlings sold from €2.15/kg up to €2.40 in exceptional cases.

Of the older bullocks on offer, forward stores were very much in demand with finishers.

Overall, Hereford and Angus bullocks sold from €250 to €650 with their weight, while continental bullocks made between €325 and €760 over the euro per kilo.

Sample 2016-born bullock prices

  • One Charolais, June, 410kg – €1,050, €2.56/kg.
  • Three Limousins, April, 328kg – €875, €2.67/kg.
  • Seven Angus, February, 264kg – €635, €2.41/kg.
  • Five Herefords, February, 274kg – €640, €2.34/kg.
  • Three Herefords, January, 331kg – €830 €2.51/kg.
  • Four Angus, February, 393kg – €910, €2.32/kg.
  • Eight Friesians, February, 341kg – €530, €1.55/kg.

    • These March 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 365kg and sold for €905 each (€2.48/kg).

    These March 20016-born bullocks weighed an average of 323kg and sold for €840 each (€2.60/kg).

    These February 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 353kg and sold for €645 each (€1.83/kg).

    These February 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 268kg and sold for €630 each (€2.35/kg).

    These July 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 370kg and sold for €840 each (€2.27/kg).

    Sample 2015-born bullocks prices

  • One Angus, February, 580 kg – €1,220, €2.10/kg.
  • Two Herefords, February, 540kg – €1,190, €2.12/kg.
  • One Charolais, July, 570kg – €1,330, €2.33/kg.
  • One Angus, September, 590kg – €1,210, €2.05/kg.

    • These April 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 430kg sold for €910 each (€2.12/kg).

    These June 2015-born bullocks weighed an average of 460kg and sold for €1,090 each (€2.37/kg).

    These April 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 343kg and sold for €730 each (€2.13/kg).

    These April 2016-born bullocks weighed an average of 328kg and sold for €875 each (€2.67/kg).

    Cows

    Fleshed dry cows continue to sell well, while cows needing more feeding were back slightly. Cows made between €60 and €705 over the euro per kilo.

    Sample cow prices

  • One Hereford, 775kg – €1,280, €1.65/kg.
  • One Charolais, 635kg – €1,340, €2.11/kg.
  • One Angus, 660kg – €1,040, €1.58/kg.
  • One Friesian, 545kg – €890, €1.63/kg.

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