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The bullocks took pride of place in Carrigallen Mart on Thursday, with over 180 entries reaching a near-full clearance.
The yard of mostly Charolais and Limousin crossbreds met a strong trade, with prices reaching as high as €1,680 for a 690kg bullock (€2.43/kg).
However, it was the younger stock which achieved the highest price per kilo. Topping the list was a 425kg Limousin steer who hit the market at €2.66/kg (€1,130).
Speaking after the sale, mart manager Helen Kells said: “Trade was very good, which meant we had a near 100% clearance. There was a variety of [farmers] bidding with good interest in feeding bullocks.”
This 490kg Friesian bullock sold for €700.
This 555kg Angus-cross bullock sold for €1,100.
This 500kg Friesian bullock was born March 2019 and sold for €960.
This February 2019-born bullock weighed 540kg and sold for €1,110.
This May 2019-born bullock weighed 510kg and sold for €1,100.
This May 2017-born bullock weighed 620kg and sold for €1,190.
This Charolais bullock, born January 2019, weighed 580kg and sold for €1,270.
This March 2019-born Charolais bullock weighed 580kg and sold for €1,410.
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