Lighter weanlings selling best at Loughrea

There was a “great” trade for lambs at Loughrea Mart on Thursday (September 3rd), according to a spokesperson. 

They noted that there was strong competition with up to €133 paid for cull ewes.

Lambs:

• 39kg – €96.50;
• 43kg – €94.50;
• 45kg – €105;
• 46kg – €109;
• 48.5kg – €116;
• 50kg – €115.

Ewes lambs:

• 40kg – €104;
• 42.5kg – €108;
• 46kg – €116;
• 44.3kg – €117;
• 45kg – €126.

Other categories:

• Cull ewes – €70-€126/head;
• Ewe hoggets – €140-€199/head.

Weanlings

“Nice quality bulls and heifers are making very good money with lighter ones selling best.”

Bulls:

• 1 LMX – 260kg – €829;
• 1 LMX – 267.5kg – €920;
• 1 LMX – 325kg – €780;
• 1 LMX – 335kg – €850;
• 1 CHX – 340kg – €910.

Heifers:

• 1 LMX – 235kg – €660;
• 1 LMX – 280kg – €710;
• 1 LMX – 285kg – €740;
• 1 LMX – 360kg – €770;
• 1 LMX – 365kg – €900;
• 1 CHX – 370kg – €915.

Cattle

“Trade for cattle is holding up well despite bigger numbers coming out due to the very wet weather.”

Bullocks:

• 1 CHX – 440kg – €1,100;
• 1 CHX – 475kg – €1,200;
• 1 CHX – 530kg – €1,370;
• 1 CHX – 535kg – €1,340;
• 1 AA – 655kg – €1,320;
• 1 AAX – 740kg – €1,380;
• 1 CHX – 770kg – €1,460.

Heifers:

• 1 CHX – 345kg – €900;
• 1 LMX – 385kg – €1,050;
• 1 CHX – 435kg – €1,150;
• 1 LMX – 470kg – €1,060;
• 1 LMX – 595kg – €1,360;
• 1 LMX – 600kg – €1,200;
• 1 LMX – 620kg – €1,390;
• 1 LMX – 725kg – €1,450.

Cull cows:

• 1 SIX – 550kg – €920;
• 1 LMX – 660kg – €1,240;
• 1 LMX – 720kg – €1,230;
• 1 CHX – 760kg – €1,250;
• 1 LMX – 780kh – €1,350;
• 1 CHX – 790KG – €1,400.

Image source: Loughrea Co-op Mart LTD Facebook