The strong trade for bullocks seen in recent weeks was evident in ring one at Balla Mart on Saturday, and even strengthened in cases, with the average price up 7c/kg on the week.
Bullocks from 350kg to 400kg averaged €2.35/kg, with the top third making €2.62/kg. In the 400kg to 500kg weight range, the average price paid was €2.29/kg, with the top third making €2.51/kg. For those weighing between 500kg and 600kg the average price was €2.22/kg, with the top third in this weight band making €2.44/kg. Bullocks over 600kg averaged €2.14/kg.
Heifers
Heifers weighing between 350kg and 400kg were somewhat easier than the previous week, with an average price of €2.35/kg. In the 400kg to 500kg weight range, the average price paid was €2.31/kg, while those in the top third averaged €2.55/kg. Heifers from 500kg to 600kg averaged €2.24/kg, with the top third in this weight band well above the average price at €2.50/kg. Those weighing over 600kg averaged €2.09/kg.
This March 2019-born Limousin bullock weighing 460kg sold for €1,040 (€2.26/kg).
This April 2019-born Limousin bullock weighing 505kg sold for €1,350 (€2.67/kg).
This October 2018-born Limousin heifer weighed 590kg and sold for €1,630 (€2.76/kg).
This March 2019-born Angus heifer weighing 500kg sold for €1,050 (€2.10/kg).
This April 2019-born Limousin heifer weighing 420kg sold for €1,070 (€2.55/kg).
This January 2019-born Belgian Blue heifer weighing 415kg sold for €1,190 (€2.87/kg).
This 2006-born Limousin cow weighing 625kg sold for €960 (€1.54/kg).
This 2015-born Charolais cow weighing 890kg sold for €1,550 (€1.74/kg).
Cows
Almost 100 cows were forward for sale. Dry cows averaged €1.78/kg, with the top third making €2.07/kg for R and U grades or those with a good cover of flesh. Cows with calves at foot averaged €1,410/unit and ranged from €1,070 to €2,100 for a 2015-born Limousin with a May-born Charolais heifer calf at foot.
The strong trade for bullocks seen in recent weeks was evident in ring one at Balla Mart on Saturday, and even strengthened in cases, with the average price up 7c/kg on the week.
Bullocks from 350kg to 400kg averaged €2.35/kg, with the top third making €2.62/kg. In the 400kg to 500kg weight range, the average price paid was €2.29/kg, with the top third making €2.51/kg. For those weighing between 500kg and 600kg the average price was €2.22/kg, with the top third in this weight band making €2.44/kg. Bullocks over 600kg averaged €2.14/kg.
Heifers
Heifers weighing between 350kg and 400kg were somewhat easier than the previous week, with an average price of €2.35/kg. In the 400kg to 500kg weight range, the average price paid was €2.31/kg, while those in the top third averaged €2.55/kg. Heifers from 500kg to 600kg averaged €2.24/kg, with the top third in this weight band well above the average price at €2.50/kg. Those weighing over 600kg averaged €2.09/kg.
This March 2019-born Limousin bullock weighing 460kg sold for €1,040 (€2.26/kg).
This April 2019-born Limousin bullock weighing 505kg sold for €1,350 (€2.67/kg).
This October 2018-born Limousin heifer weighed 590kg and sold for €1,630 (€2.76/kg).
This March 2019-born Angus heifer weighing 500kg sold for €1,050 (€2.10/kg).
This April 2019-born Limousin heifer weighing 420kg sold for €1,070 (€2.55/kg).
This January 2019-born Belgian Blue heifer weighing 415kg sold for €1,190 (€2.87/kg).
This 2006-born Limousin cow weighing 625kg sold for €960 (€1.54/kg).
This 2015-born Charolais cow weighing 890kg sold for €1,550 (€1.74/kg).
Cows
Almost 100 cows were forward for sale. Dry cows averaged €1.78/kg, with the top third making €2.07/kg for R and U grades or those with a good cover of flesh. Cows with calves at foot averaged €1,410/unit and ranged from €1,070 to €2,100 for a 2015-born Limousin with a May-born Charolais heifer calf at foot.
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