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Good demand for forward store and factory-fit cattle at Kanturk

Some 395 entries, including a larger entry of calves, were offered for sale at Kanturk Mart on Tuesday, January 21st, according to Seamus O’Keeffe,

“We had an outstanding trade for a fine turnout of cattle at our sale. Forward store and factory-fit cattle were in great demand, making up to €600 over the kgs.” the manager added. 

CALVES

  • FR bulls – €50 – €170;
  • HE / AA bulls – €160 – €235;
  • Continental heifers – €180 – €260.

WEANLINGS

  • 2 CH bulls – 395kgs – €825;
  • 1 LM bull – 270kgs – €730;
  • 1 AA bull – 430kgs – €800;
  • 7 HE bulls – 203kgs – €530;
  • 2 FR bulls – 275kgs – €560;
  • 1 LM heifer – 340kgs – €790;
  • 2 LM heifers – 290kgs – €655;
  • 5 HE heifers – 232kgs – €500;
  • 6 AA heifers – 260kgs – €560.

DRY COWS

  • 1 FR – 770kgs – €1,030;
  • 1 FR – 715kgs – €960;
  • 1 CH – 675kgs – €940;
  • 1 FR – 735kgs – €890.

HEIFERS

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  • 1 AA – 650kgs – €1,170;
  • 2 HE – 587kgs – €1,075;
  • 3 LM – 535kgs – €1,045;
  • 2 AA – 525kgs – €975.

BULLOCKS:

  • 2 AA – 660kgs – €1,260;
  • 3 AA – 580kgs – €1,140;
  • 5 HE – 500kgs – €1,000;
  • 8 FR – 610kgs – €1,050;
  • 10 FR – 445kgs – €785;
  • 2 CH – 550kgs – €1,090.
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