Demand was strongest for forward-type store cattle at Loughrea Mart’s most recent sale, according to a spokesperson.
They explained that trade was solid for quality entries.
Bullocks:
- 1 LMX – 380kg – €830;
- 1 CHX – 415kg – €975;
- 1 CHX – 435kg – €1,030;
- 1 LMX – 520kg – €1,135;
- 1 CHX – 550kg – €1,230;
- 1 BAX – 607kg – €1,340;
- 1 CHX – 608kg – €1,315.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 395kg – €870;
- 1 LMX – 425kg – €965;
- 1 HEX – 520kg – €920;
- 1 CHX – 530kg – €1,060;
- 1 CHX – 560kg – €1,155;
- 1 SIX- 600kg – €1,075.
Cull cows:
- 1 LMX – 670kg – €1,150;
- 1 AAX – 685kg – €890;
- 1 SIX – 755kg – €1,075;
- 1 LMX – 815kg – €1,255;
- 1 CHX – 830kg – €1,310.
Bull weanlings:
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- 1 LMX – 335kg – €750;
- 1 LMX – 345kg – €755;
- 1 LMX – 350kg – €765.
Sheep
“Factories have pulled the price of lambs and this has hit mart prices.” the spokesperson said.
Lambs:
- 42kgs – €100;
- 43.5kg – €102;
- 46kg – €110;
- 48kg – €110;
- 49kg – €113;
- 56kg – €115.
Other categories:
- Cull ewes – €55-€108.
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