Keen demand for all types at Ballymote

There was a strong trade for all stock at Thursday’s cattle sale at Ballymote Mart, according to a spokesperson who reported keen demand for all types of cattle.

Bullocks made from €600-€820 over;

• CHX – 720 KG – €1540;
• CHX – 740 KG – €1510;
• LMX – 690 KG – €1440;
• LMX – 555 KG – €1200.

Heifers under 400 kg sold from €500-€620 over;

• LMX – 380 KG – €1000;
• CHX – 305 KG – €900;
• CHX – 305 KG – €800.

Lots 400-500 kg climbed from €400-€650 over;

• CHX – 490 KG – €1140;
• CHX – 480 KG – €1110;
• CHX – 470 KG – €1050.

Lots 500-600 kg fetched €450-€840 over;

• LMX – 500 KG – €1340;
• CHX – 570 KG – €1300;
• CHX – 540 KG – €1220.

Heavier lots peaked at €800 over;

• CHX – 700 KG – €1500;
• LMX – 600 KG – €1350;
• LMX – 620 KG – €1300.

Weanling heifers under 400 kg went under the hammer from €350-€520 over;

• CHX – 380 KG – €900;
• CHX – 370 KG – €870.

Heavier lots topped out at €670 over;

• AAX – 510 KG – €1180;
• LMX – 460 KG – €1140;
• LMX – 400 KG – €960.