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
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/kgFive Angus 415kg - €820, €1.98/kgSeven Angus 518kg - €1055, €2.04/kgThree Charolais 493kg - €1,100, €2.23/kgTwo Friesian 442kg - €785, €1.78//kgFive Friesian 403kg - €735, €1.82/kg Five Charolais 358kg - €930, €2.60/kgFour Angus 501kg - €1,005, €2.01/kgHeifers
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/kgOne Charolais 490kg -€1,000, €2.04/kgOne Limousin 610kg - €1,235, €2.03/kgFive Hereford 394kg - €785, €1.99/kgCalves
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:
One Simmental 780kg - €1,270, €1.63/kg One Friesian 720kg - €1,070, €1.49/kgOne Friesian 685kg - €965, €1.41/kgOne Friesian 800kg - €1,135, €1.42/kg
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