Prices holding despite increasing numbers at Bandon mart
Although bullock prices were back a few cents per kilo this Monday, this may be down to the quality of stock on offer. Demand remained strong, including for well conformed dry cows.
The number of bullocks, cows and heifers almost doubled on what was available last week, whether that is down to rain, cash flow issues or the fact that some farms will be down extra help in the next few weeks as schools reopen.
Bullocks
Either way, farmers availed of relatively good prices. Friesian bullocks were back a few cents per kilo on recent weeks, but stock was a bit narrower compared to other recent sales. Overall, they sold from €200 to €450 with their weight. Hereford and Angus cross bullocks made from €350 to €600 while continental bullocks made from €450 to €850 with the euro per kilo.
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Sample prices:
Four Hereford 388kg - €735 ,€2.14/kg
Five Angus 415kg - €820, €1.98/kg
Seven Angus 518kg - €1055, €2.04/kg
Three Charolais 493kg - €1,100, €2.23/kg
Two Friesian 442kg - €785, €1.78//kg
Five Friesian 403kg - €735, €1.82/kg
Five Charolais 358kg - €930, €2.60/kg
Four Angus 501kg - €1,005, €2.01/kg
Heifers
There were 120 heifers on offer and prices ranged from €300 up to €625 over the €/kg.
Sample prices:
Two Angus 365kg - €770, €2.11/kg
One Charolais 490kg -€1,000, €2.04/kg
One Limousin 610kg - €1,235, €2.03/kg
Five Hereford 394kg - €785, €1.99/kg
Calves
There were 140 calves on offer. Friesian bull calves sold for €110 to €320, with runners making up to €400. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €220 to €475. Angus and Hereford heifer calves sold from €180, with stronger heifer calves making up to €435.
Cows
There were 90 dry cows on offer this week and they made from €100 under to €620 with their weight. Overall cow trade was good, with heavier and well fleshed cows much sought after. A lot of the bigger British Friesian types sold for over €1.40/kg.
Sample prices:
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The number of bullocks, cows and heifers almost doubled on what was available last week, whether that is down to rain, cash flow issues or the fact that some farms will be down extra help in the next few weeks as schools reopen.
Bullocks
Either way, farmers availed of relatively good prices. Friesian bullocks were back a few cents per kilo on recent weeks, but stock was a bit narrower compared to other recent sales. Overall, they sold from €200 to €450 with their weight. Hereford and Angus cross bullocks made from €350 to €600 while continental bullocks made from €450 to €850 with the euro per kilo.
Sample prices:
Four Hereford 388kg - €735 ,€2.14/kg
Five Angus 415kg - €820, €1.98/kg
Seven Angus 518kg - €1055, €2.04/kg
Three Charolais 493kg - €1,100, €2.23/kg
Two Friesian 442kg - €785, €1.78//kg
Five Friesian 403kg - €735, €1.82/kg
Five Charolais 358kg - €930, €2.60/kg
Four Angus 501kg - €1,005, €2.01/kg
Heifers
There were 120 heifers on offer and prices ranged from €300 up to €625 over the €/kg.
Sample prices:
Two Angus 365kg - €770, €2.11/kg
One Charolais 490kg -€1,000, €2.04/kg
One Limousin 610kg - €1,235, €2.03/kg
Five Hereford 394kg - €785, €1.99/kg
Calves
There were 140 calves on offer. Friesian bull calves sold for €110 to €320, with runners making up to €400. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €220 to €475. Angus and Hereford heifer calves sold from €180, with stronger heifer calves making up to €435.
Cows
There were 90 dry cows on offer this week and they made from €100 under to €620 with their weight. Overall cow trade was good, with heavier and well fleshed cows much sought after. A lot of the bigger British Friesian types sold for over €1.40/kg.
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