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The calf trade at Carnew was a bit brighter at last week's sale compared with recent weeks, as calmer weather meant exporters got calves moving. This resulted in an improved trade at the Wicklow mart.
A difficult week when it came to calf exports, as rough weather at sea meant calf trucks were unable to get on ferries, resulting in a dip in demand for export-type Friesian bull calves.
As calf numbers continue to increase at marts, there has been an easing in price across all breeds. Friesians are back a little, while the slip in prices for beef-cross calves is more noticeable.
There was a big lift in numbers at marts this week, as calving progresses on farms across the country. This increase saw prices ease slightly for a number of breeds.
Farmer buyers drove the calf trade in Cahir Mart on Friday night last, as exporters took a bit of a backseat. Beef-cross calves were especially in demand and farmers were anxious to snap them up.