Just over 600 lots passed through the ring at Ennis Mart on Thursday, January 30th, according to a spokesperson.
“Trade finished the month on a high but it must be said that quality on offer was very good.” the spokesperson added.
“A strong entry of forward cattle and quality lots of these averaging out over €2.30/kg. Again, demand in the cull cow ring very strong and heifers marginally improved also.”
BULLOCKS:
- 2 CH – 492kgs – €1,175 – €2.38kg;
- 1 CH – 765kgs – €1,650 – €2.15/kg;
- 1 CHX – 405kgs – €1,105 – €2.73/kg;
- 1 SAX – 645kgs – €1,470 – €2.28/kg;
- 1 LMX – 590kgs – €1,500 – €2.54/kg;
- 1 LM – 715kgs – €1,560 – €2.18/kg;
- 2 LMX – 545kgs – €1,385- €2.54/kg;
- 4 HEX – 496kgs – €1,060- €2.14/kg;
- 1 LM – 610kgs – €1,500- €2.45/kg;
- 3 HEX – 513kgs – €1,125- €2.19/kg.
HEIFERS:
- 1 CH – 665kgs – €1,430 – €2.15/kg;
- 1 HEX – 480kgs – €1,045 – €2.19/kg;
- 1 CH – 585kgs – €1,330 – €2.27/kg;
- 1 LMX – 440kgs – €1,045 – €2.37/kg;
- 1 LMX – 575kgs – €1,340 – €2.33/kg;
- 1 LMX – 565kgs – €1,320 – €2.33/kg;
- 1 LMX – 380kgs – €915 – €2.41/kg;
- 1 HEX – 605kgs – €1,170 – €1.92/kg.
CULL COWS:
- 1 CH – 900kgs – €1,760 – €1.95/kg;
- 3 LM – 643kgs – €1,260 – €1.96/kg;
- 1 PIX – 885kgs – €1,600 – €1.81/kg;
- 1 HEX – 685kgs – €1,220 – €1.78/kg;
- 1 CHX – 715kgs – €1,470 – €2.05/kg;
- 1 FR – 590kgs – €910 – €1.54/kg;
- 1 AAX – 730kgs – €1,340 – €1.83/kg;
- 1 FR – 480kgs – €615 – €1.28/kg.