Gerry Connellan reported an 88% clearance rate in the dry cow ring at Elphin Mart’s sale on Monday, August 10th.
He noted that the average price achieved in this category was €1,233, as entries ranged from €510 to €1870 for a 715 kg Belgian Blue.
Bullocks
- < 300 kg – the average price achieved was €600 for a 250 kg Charolais;
- 300-400 kg – the average price achieved was €890 with a maximum of €960 for a 350 kg Charolais;
- 400-500 kg – the average price achieved was €973 with a maximum price of €1,010 for a 465 kg Charolais;
- > 500 kg – the average price achieved was €1,190 for a 540 kg Hereford.
Weanlings
“55% clearance of bull weanlings with prices steady governed by quality.”
- < 300 kg – the average price achieved was €657 with a maximum of €830 for 290 kg Simmental;
- 300-400 kg – the average price achieved was €760 for a 390 kg Limousin;
- 400-500 kg – the average price achieved was €870 for a 450 kg Limousin.
Heifer weanlings
“67% clearance of heifer weanlings with prices governed by quality.”
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- < 300 kg – the average price achieved was €780 for a 260 kg Charolais;
- 300-400 kg – the average price achieved was €693 with a maximum of €920 for a 390 kg Limousin;
- 400-500 kg – the average price achieved was €850 for a 405 kg Charolais.
Sheep
A full clearance of lambs with prices as follows:
- 49.5 kg – €110;
- 44 kg – €104;
- 40 kg – €93;
- 37.5 kg – €86.5;
- 33 kg – €80.
91% of ewes presented for sale found new homes, with prices ranging from €100 to €127; breeding ewes climbed from €170 to €203.
