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VIDEO: Suckler pair sells for over €3,100

Markethill’s general cattle, which was held last Saturday (June 20th), attracted some 650 entries, according to a spokesperson.

“A great entry of sucklers sold in a flying trade to £2,850 (approximately €3,140) for a LM [cow-]heifer with a heifer calf at foot. [She is due to January to the same sire]” explained the spokesperson who reported a firm trade.

Heifers
Then spokesperson reported that an entry of some 200 heifers sold “readily in a firm trade”.

  • 266kg – LM – £685;
  • 362kg – AA – £835;
  • 310kg – LM – £705;
  • 374kg – CH – £835;
  • 472kg – CH – £1085;
  • 460kg – LM – £1045;
  • 454kg – LM – £1015;
  • 492kg – CH – £1075;
  • 520kg – LM – £1135;
  • 548kg – CH – £1195.

Forward heifers:

  • 600kg – CH – £1365;
  • 630kg – LM – £1425;
  • 602kg – CH – £1355;
  • 580kg – LM – £1305;
  • 636kg – LM – £1405;
  • 578kg – CH – £1275.

Bullocks:

A seasonal entry of some 225 bullocks met with a “flying” trade, the spokesperson added.

  • 362kg – CH – £870;
  • 396kg – CH – £935;
  • 326kg – CH – £750;
  • 398kg – CH – £880;
  • 486kg – LM – £1135;
  • 322kg – CH – £1215;
  • 424kg – CH – £975;
  • 454kg – LM – £985;
  • 498kg – CH – £1075.

Forward stores:

  • 568kg – CH – £1225;
  • 582kg – CH – £1245;
  • 522kg – CH – £1115;
  • 508kg – CH – £1075.

Beef-types:

  • 724kg – LM – £1685;
  • 690kg – LM – £1575;
  • 634kg – AA – £1415;
  • 740kg – CH – £1635;
  • 774kg – LM – £1705;
  • 678kg – LM – £1465.

Weanlings

“The 200 weanlings on offer quickly cleared.” the spokesperson added.

Heifers weanlings:

  • 232kg – SM – £660;
  • 384kg – CH – £950;
  • 236kg – CH – £670;
  • 470kg – CH – £1330;
  • 200kg – CH – £560;
  • 300kg – CH – £835.

Bull weanlings:

  • 270kg – CH – £770;
  • 200kg – CH – £570;
  • 244kg – CH – £685;
  • 216kg – CH – £595;
  • 300kg – LM – £810;
  • 330kg – LM – £885.

Sucklers:

“A large entry of sucklers met strong demand. The top price was £2850 for a LM [cow-] heifer with LM heifer calf at foot.”
Others sold to £2550, £2500, £2500, £2400, £2400 and £2300.

Image source: Markethill Livestock & Farm Sales Facebook

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