The online sale at Roscommon Mart on Friday (May 15th) was very successful, according to a mart spokesperson.
They reported there was a strong trade for all categories, resulting in a high percentage clearance across all lots.
Heifers ranged between €2.25-€2.81/kg on the day while a large number of dry cows earned between €1.70 and €2.20/kg.
Buyers made their bids both at home and on-site after viewing the stock before the sale commenced.
Dry cows:
- BAX – 980kg – €1770;
- SIM – 875kg – €1630;
- CHX – 915kg – €1600;
- LMX – 710kg – €1560;
- CHX – 670kg – €1420;
- AA – 810kg – €1390;
- LMX – 620kg – €1310;
- BA – 600kg – €1290;
- LMX – 545kg – €1180;
- CHX – 675kg – €1200;
- SIM – 595kg – €1040;
- LMX – 580kg – €1000.
Heifers:
- CHX – 610kg – €1480;
- LMX – 620kg – €1420;
- 3 LMX – 628kg – €1400;
- AAX – 625kg – €1380;
- CHX – 560kg – €1350;
- LMX – 515kg – €1350;
- LMX – 535kg – €1320;
- 2 LMX – 502kg – €1250;
- BBX – 540kg – €1220;
- CHX – 485kg – €1240;
- CHX – 470kg – €1200;
- LMX – 460kg – €1180;
- 2 LMX – 450kg – €1080;
- LMX – 415kg – €1050;
- LMX – 365kg – €1010;
- 5 CHX – 389kg – €1010;
- 2 LMX – 332kg – €840.
