Gortatlea Mart’s special anniversary sale, which was held on January 24th, attracted buyers from all over the country, according to Maurice Brosnan.
“Northern buyers were particularly active with the sterling suiting the beef trade at the moment. Exceptional quality stock achieved outstanding prices.”
Cows:
- 1 BBX – 750kg – €2,000;
- 1 BBX – 700kg – €1,720;
- 1 BAX – 760kg – €1,750;
- 1 FR – 840kg – €1,290.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 420kg – €1,120;
- 1 BBX – 665kg – €1,655;
- 1 CHX – 785kg – €1,840.
Bullocks:
- 1 LMX – 600kg – €1,410;
- 1 CHX – 735kg – €1,700;
- 3 AAX – 563.33kg – €1,240.
Weanling bulls:
- 4 LMX – 281.25kg – €830;
- 1 LMX – 300kg – €875;
- 1 CHX – 620kg – €1,315.
Weanling heifers:
- 2 LMX – 285kg – €845;
- 1 LMX – 300kg – €835;
- 1 CHX – 430kg – €970.