There was a good increase in numbers at Kilrush Mart on Wednesday, February 12th, according to a mart spokesperson.
“A strong entry of cull cows and these were a very fine trade with a good rise of Friesian and continentals.”
“Heifer numbers were low but a strong entry of bullocks met a very fine trade all-round.” the spokesperson added.
CULL COWS:
- 1 FR – 585kgs – €750 – €1.28/kg;
- 1 LM – 780kgs – €1,470 – €1.88/kg;
- 1 FR – 670kgs – €985 – €1.47/kg;
- 1 AAX – 735kgs – €1,390 – €1.89/kg;
- 1 FR – 675kgs – €915 – €1.35/kg;
- 1 FR – 785kgs – €1,120 – €1.43/kg;
- 1 FR – 700kgs – €1,045 – €1.49/kg;
- 1 FR – 800kgs – €1,140 – €1.42/kg.
HEIFERS:
- 1 AA – 500kgs – €980 – €1.96/kg;
- 1 LMX – 425kgs – €890 – €2.09/kg;
- 3 HEX – 510kgs – €980 – €1.92/kg;
- 2 HEX – 247kgs – €595 – €2.40/kg;
- 10 LMX – 307kgs – €820 – €2.67/kg;
- 1 CHX – 310kgs – €765 – €2.47/kg.
BULLS & BULLOCKS:
- 1 CHX – 345kgs – €835 – €2.42/kg;
- 2 HEX – 555kgs – €1,050 – €1.89/kg;
- 2 HEX – 362kgs – €750 – €2.07/kg;
- 3 CHX – 370kgs – €870 – €2.35/kg;
- 8 HEX – 576kgs – €1,150 – €1.99/kg;
- 3 CH – 427kgs – €1,100 – €2.58/kg;
- 2 LM – 232kgs – €650 – €2.79/kg;
- 6 FR – 502kgs – €930 – €1.85/kg;
- 3 HEX – 482kgs – €975 – €2.02/kg;
- 1 AA – 425kgs – €960 – €2.26/kg.