Bullocks went under the hammer from €2.16-€2.60/kg, while heifers ranged from €2.19-€2.72/kg and cows sold from €620-€1,490 at Ballinasloe Mart on Wednesday, July 7th, according to a spokesperson.
Speaking following the general cattle sale, a spokesperson said: “A good trade at our cattle sale with prices up slightly on last week.”
Bullocks:
- 1 CH – 655kg – €1,500 – €2.29/kg;
- 1 CH – 630kg – €1,450 – €2.30/kg;
- 1 LM – 643kg – €1,430 – €2.22/kg;
- 1 CH – 365kg – €950 – €2.60/kg;
- 1 CH – 550kg – €1,300 – €2.64/kg;
- 1 CH – 290kg – €680 – €2.34/kg.
Heifers:
- 1 CH – 740kg – €1,680 – €2.27/kg;
- 1 LM – 665kg – €1,550 – €2.33/kg;
- 1 CH – 640kg – €1,450 – €2.27/kg;
- 1 LM – 475kg – €1,290 – €2.72/kg;
- 1 LM – 465kg – €1,160 – €2.50/kg;
- 1 LM – 480kg – €1,190 – €2.48/kg.
Averages:
- Bullocks – €1,155 or €2.16/kg;
- Heifers – €1,092 or €2.18/kg;
- Cull cows – €1,190.
Image source: Ballinasloe Co-operative Livestock Mart Facebook