Demand was strong for quality in-spec heifers and bullocks at Loughrea Mart, according to a spokesperson.
“The cattle trade is very good and a long way better than this time last year. Out-of-spec cattle are selling better in marts than factories.” the spokesperson added.
Heifers:
- CHX – 380KGS – €945;
- LMX – 395KGS – €965;
- LMX – 445KGS – €1070;
- LMX – 460KGS – €1000;
- CHX – 485KGS – €1095;
- CHX – 580KGS – €1340;
- CHX – 582KGS – €1360.
Bullocks:
- LMX – 440KGS – €1000;
- CHX – 490KGS – €1190;
- CHX – 530KGS – €1250;
- LMX – 530KGS – €1285;
- LMX – 615KGS – €1400;
- CHX – 690KGS – €1545.
Cull cows:
- LMX – 525KGS – €970;
- AAX – 580KGS – €890;
- CHX – 665KGS – €1180;
- CHX – 670KGS – €1255;
- CHX – 830KGS – €1450.
Weanlings:
“Prices for heifer weanlings are very good with lots of farmer demand.” the spokesperson added.
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Heifers:
- CHX – 240KGS – €670;
- CHX – 287KGS – €815;
- BAX – 293KGS – €840;
- LMX – 335KGS – €850;
- CHX – 365KGS – €910;
- CH – 410KSG – €940.
Bulls:
- PTX – 280KGS – €700;
- PTX – 345KGS – €800;
- LMX – 375KGS – €895;
- CHX – 400KGS – €945;
- SIX – 410KGS – €930;
- LMX – 440KGS – €995.
Image source: Loughrea Co-op Mart LTD Facebook
