Demand for well-fleshed Friesian cows continued on Monday in Bandon Mart and they sold for between €1.30/kg up to €1.40/kg. Jersey cross cows that were available tended to be well-fleshed on the day and sold well making similar money per kilo as fleshed Friesians.
Demand for well-fleshed Friesian cows continued on Monday in Bandon Mart and they sold for between €1.30/kg up to €1.40/kg.
Jersey cross cows that were available tended to be well-fleshed on the day and sold well making similar money per kilo as fleshed Friesians.
Parlour cows dominated the numbers with heavier types making up to €1.20/kg while cows with poorer body condition scores made from €0.80/kg up to €1.00/kg.
This cow born in 2008 and weighing 730kg, sold for €1,000 (€1.37/kg).
Bullocks
In the bullock sale, numbers have tapered off while trade has remained relatively stable with traditional beef breed crosses in demand.
Friesian bullocks were making between €1.54/kg and €1.75/kg.
These bullocks born in March 2016 and weighing 441kg, sold for €830 (€1.88/kg).
There was increased appetite for Hereford and Angus crosses with spring 2016 bullocks making from €1.80/kg up to €2.00/kg.
Forward continentals were few in number but made up to €2.20/kg.
Cows
Seven Friesians weighing 567kg sold for €530 (€0.94/kg).One Friesian weighing 730kg sold for €1,000 (€1.37/kg).One Friesian weighing 675kg sold for €780 (€1.16/kg).One Friesian weighing 615kg sold for €810 (€1.32/kg).One Jersey weighing 565kg sold for €780 (€1.38/kg).One Jersey weighing 575kg sold for €610 (€1.10/kg).
These cows born in 2013 and weighing 567kg sold for €530 (€0.94/kg).
2016 born bullocks
Four Friesians, born in February 2016 and weighing 571kg sold for €940 (€1.65/kg).Four Friesians, born in May 2016 and weighing 402kg sold for €700 (€1.74/kg).Three Angus, born in February 2016 and weighing 443kg sold for €870 (€1.96/kg).Six Angus born in March 2016 and weighing 441kg sold for €830 (€1.88/kg).One Charolais born in March 2016 and weighing 555kg sold for €1,200 (€2.16/kg).Five Friesians born in February 2016 and weighing 497kg sold for €830 (€1.67/kg). Read more
In pictures: steady trade for quality cattle at Balla Mart
Monday beef prices: positive trade as throughput keeps flowing
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