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.
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