There was a good showing of cattle at Swatragh Livestock Mart’s weekly sale on Monday.Cattle offered for sale were of excellent quality, leading to an exceptional day’s trading with plenty of buyers on hand for all classes of stock.
There was a good showing of cattle at Swatragh Livestock Mart’s weekly sale on Monday.
Cattle offered for sale were of excellent quality, leading to an exceptional day’s trading with plenty of buyers on hand for all classes of stock.
The heifer trade peaked at £1,175 for a 550kg animal (£2.14/kg), while bullocks sold to a top price of £1,370 for a 610kg animal (£2.25/kg). Cattle quality was reflected in prices paid.
Other noted prices paid for heifers ranged from £590 to £800 for animals weighing 204kg to 312kg (£2.56 to £2.89/kg), with heavier lots weighing 500kg selling to £1,100.
Bullock prices ranged from £800 to £1,200 for animals weighing 400kg to 500kg (£2 to £2.18/kg) liveweight.
There was also a good entry of suckler cows for sale, with the trade peaking at £1,450. General prices for cows ranged from £790 to £1,400, with several lots selling beyond the £1,200 mark.
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