Bullocks ranged from €2.21-€2.88/kg, while heifers sold from €2.18/kg-€2.96/kg and cull cows went under the hammer from €700-€1,620 at Ballinasloe Mart on Wednesday (September 9th).
Speaking following the weekly cattle sale, a spokesperson for the mart said: “A very good trade and strong demand for quality cattle.”
Bullocks:
- 1 CHX – 705kg – €1,500;
- 1 CH – 740kg – €1,500;
- 1 CH – 645kg – €1,450;
- 1 CH – 510kg – €1,470;
- 1 CH – 405kg – €1,130;
- 1 SA – 405kg – €1,100.
Heifers:
- 1 CH – 675kg – €1,340;
- 1 LM – 575kg – €1,300;
- 1 CH – 645kg – €1,270;
- 1 LM – 435kg – €1,290;
- 1 LM – 410kg – €1,140;
- 1 BA – 345kg – €890.
Averages:
- Bullocks – €1,072/head or €2.21/kg;
- Heifers: €974/head or €2.18/kg;
- Dry cows: €1,155/head.
