Just over 240 cattle went under the hammer at Blessington Mart on Thursday, March 5th, according to a spokesperson.
Speaking following the general cattle sale, the spokesperson said: “A very good trade for all class of cattle, especially nice quality store bullocks.”
Summary:
- Beef bullocks – €580 – €910 over;
- Continental store bullocks – €460 – €780 over;
- HE/AA store bullocks – €330 – €525 over;
- Friesian store bullocks – €190 – €380 over;
- Beef heifers – €500 – €800 over;
- Continental store heifer – €380 – €640 over;
- HE/AA heifers – €330 – €480 over;
- Beef cows – €280 – €580 over;
- Feeding cows – €160 – €300 over.
Calves:
- Friesian bulls – €20 – €80/head;
- HE/AA bulls – €140 – €320/head;
- HE/AA heifers – €80 – €200/head;
- Continental bulls – €180 – €350/head;
- Continental heifers – €130 – €285/head.
Image source: Blessington Mart Facebook
