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Catherina Cunnane
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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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‘Better demand’ for weanling heifers than bulls at Castlerea

Castlerea Mart report – cattle prices – 04-11-2021

According to Brendan Egan, entry numbers remained “high” at Castlerea Mart on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

The mart manager reported that the Roscommon-based mart is witnessing “increased numbers of breeding stock coming on stream”.

“The heifer trade, with better quality lots on offer, reported a good clearance with increased demand evident this week.”

“The weanling trade reported variance between quality lots and plainer-type calves. There was better demand for weanling heifers than bulls.”

Egan reported that breeding stock peaked at €2,220 – a cow with calf at foot – while springers topped out at €1,940.

He added that dry cow prices “remained firm” with tops of €1,890.

Castlerea Mart 04-11-2021

Heifer prices:
  • 1 LM – 415KGS – €1150;
  • LM – 405KGS – €1020;
  • 1 LM – 480KGS – €1340;
  • LM – 430KGS – €1220;
  • AA – 775KGS – €1730;
  • LM – 605KGS – €1660;
  • LM – 655KGS – €1590;
  • SI – 475KGS – €1190;
  • CH – 440KGS – €1190.
Dry cow prices:
  • AAX – 840KGS – €830;
  • LM – 760KGS – €1790;
  • HE – 815KGS – €1550;
  • HER – 690KGS – €1450;
  • AA – 695KGS – €1370.
Suckler pairs, springers, and runners:
  • Cows with calves at foot ranged from €1000 to €2220;
  • Springers made from €1000 to €1940;
  • Runners made from €230 to €650 per head.
Weanling bull prices:
  • LM – 295KGS – €1140;
  • 1 LM – 235KGS – €1000;
  • LM – 285KGS – €940;
  • 1 LM – 275KGS – €860;
  • LM – 360KGS – €1200;
  • CH – 375KGS – €1060;
  • AA – 525KGS – €1080.
Weanling heifer prices:
  • SI – 255KGS – €900;
  • CH – 295KGS – €900;
  • BB – 315KGS – €1600;
  • CH – 340KGS – €1280;
  • 1 CH – 370KGS – €1260;
  • CH – 305KGS – €1100;
  • LM – 360KGS – €1040;
  • CH – 330KGS – €880.
Bullock prices from 01-11-2021:

Egan reported that some 300 bullocks were on offer at Monday’s sale.

“The bull trade held well, especially for quality stores, while heavier lots made up to €1,740.”

  • LM – 470KGS – €1290;
  • LM – 435KGS – €1270;
  • CH – 475KGS – €1270;
  • 1 CH – 545KGS – €1430;
  • CH – 520KGS – €1400;
  • 1 CH – 535KGS – €1300;
  • CH – 550KGS – €1440;
  • 1 CH – 725KGS – €1740;
  • CH – 690KGS – €1680;
  • 1 CH – 610KGS – €1540;
  • CH – 615KGS – €1400.
Further reading:

Read a report from last week’s cattle sale.

Castlerea Mart information
  • Address: Castlerea Co-operative Livestock Mart, 1 Main St, Demesne, Castlerea, Co. Mayo
  • Contact details: Phone the mart office on: (094) 962 0300
Upcoming sales: 
  • Saturday, November 6th: Weanling sale
  • Monday, November 8th: Weekly bullock sale
  • Thursday, November 11th:Weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners, and weanlings – all sales commence at 11 AM
More mart reports

Read more mart reports – cattle and sheep sales – on That’s Farming.

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