Lambs prices were slightly easier than the previous week at Loughrea Mart’s most recent sale, according to a spokesperson.
They said that despite this, returns were “much better” than the corresponding period last year with a top call of €116 recorded for entries weighing 49.5kg.
Sample prices:
- 38kg – €89;
- 42.5kg – €99;
- 43kgs – €102;
- 45kgs – €112;
- 48kg – €115;
- 49.5kg – €118;
- 50kgs – €115.
Ewe lambs:
- 43kgs – €110;
- 46.5kg – €116.
Other categories:
- Cull ewes – €55-€116.
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“Prices have improved for all types of cattle with a good few buyers looking for stock.”
Bullocks:
- 1 LMX – 380kg – €980;
- 1 LMX – 400kg – €1,000;
- 1 LMX – 430kg – €1,115;
- 1 CHX – 455kg – €1,135;
- 1 AAX – 550kg – €1,120;
- 1 LMX – 565kg – €1,290.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 425kg – €970;
- 1 LMX – 445kg – €1,075;
- 1 LMX – 545kg – €1,090;
- 1 CHX – 590kg – €1,220;
- 1 LMX – 580kg – €1,365;
- 1 CHX – 610kg – €1,300.
Cull cows:
- 1 LMX – 550kg – €965;
- 1 SIX – 615kg – €1,085;
- 1 CHX – 745kg – €1,340;
- 1 SIX – 755kg – €1,050;
- 1 CHX – 780kg – €1,380.
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