After a topsy-turvy few weeks, there appeared to be a settling in the trade at Bandon Mart on Monday.

Last week’s lack of Friesians was made up for today, with a larger entry of these bullocks – most sold from €1.65/kg to €1.82/kg.

This week’s sale had an even split between spring 2015 born stores and older finished bullocks similar to last week. Hereford and Angus crosses made from €350 to €650, while continental bullocks made from €450 to €900 with the €/kg.

Sample prices:

  • Two Hereford 447kg – €890 ,€1.99/kg
  • Four Angus 367kg – €775, €2.11/kg
  • Five Simmental 397kg – €930, €2.34/kg
  • Five Angus 411kg – €880, €2.14/kg
  • Seven Friesian 597kg – €990, €1.66//kg
  • Six Friesian 492kg – €895, €1.82/kg
  • Two Charolais 555kg – €1,270, €2.29/kg

    • Heifer prices

    There were 45 heifers on offer this week, with trade very similar to the bullock sale. Overall, heifer prices ranged from €340 up to €580 over the €/kg.

    Sample prices:

  • One Charolais 550kg – €1,130, €2.06/kg
  • Two Angus 402kg – €870, €2.16/kg
  • Three Hereford 457kg – €900, €1.97/kg
  • One Hereford 625kg – €1,130, €1.81/kg

    • Calves

    There were 285 calves on offer. Friesian bull calves sold from €50 to €150, with stronger calves selling for up to €350. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €180 to €300 with runners selling for up to €400. Angus and Hereford heifer calves sold from €160 to €300, with stronger heifer calves making up to €350. Continental bull calves sold for up to €480 up to €635 and continental heifers made from €380 up to €500.

    Dry cows

    There were only 50 dry cows on offer this week. These made from €100 under to €540 with their weight.

    Sample prices:

  • One Hereford 910kg – €1,450, €1.59/kg
  • One Belgian blue 705kg – €1,260, €1.79/kg
  • Two Hereford 780kg – €1,220, €1.56/kg
  • One Friesian 630kg – €825, €1.31/kg
  • One Friesian 720kg – €1,005, €1.40/kg

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