Ann Harkin, Manager reported an “excellent entry of cattle” at Raphoe Mart on Thursday. She noted a brisk trade for almost all cattle on offer but stressed that some plainer types were more difficult to sell. Bullocks sold to €865 over the weight and heifers sold to €1010 over the weight.
Cattle
- Top class bulls over 600 kgs - €555 to €885 over
- Beef bullocks - €615 to €845 over
- Store bullocks - €400 to €865 over
- Beef heifers - €545 to €1010 over
- Store heifers - €350 to €805 over
- Dry cows - €600 to €1335 each
Summary
- Bullocks sold from €2.10/kg to €3.05/kg
- Bulls sold from €2.00/kg to €3.00/kg
- Heifers sold from €2.10/kg to €2.90/kg
- Fat cows sold from €600/head to €1335/head
Sheep
Ann Harkin said that there was a large entry of sheep at Raphoe Mart, with an excellent trade for all stock on offer.
Spring Lambs
- €110 to €120 for 37-40kgs
- €120 to €135 for 40-43kgs
- €135 to €150 for 42-46kgs
- €150 to €171 for 46-50kgs
Hoggets
- €100 to €120 for 38-43kgs
- €120 to €140 for 43-50kgs
- €140 to €155 for 50-60kgs
Ewes with Lambs
- Ewes with 1 lamb sold from €130 to €222
- Ewes with 2 lambs sold from €180 to €320
Dry Ewes
- Dry ewes sold from €80 to €141
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