Elphin Mart report – cattle prices – 28-06-2021
According to a spokesperson, cull cows led the sale at Elphin Mart on Monday, June 28th, 2021, when they sold to €2,110.
The spokesperson reported that the mart “saw a good show of cattle with cow numbers, particularly staying high for the time of year”.
Elphin Mart 28-06-2021:
- 930kg – SI – €1,920;
- 850kg – SI – €1,790;
- 750kg – CH – €1,750;
- 740kg – LM – €1,620.
Suckler pairs
A “good number” of suckler pairs on offer, and these ranged from €1,050 to €1,360 – depending on calf quality and age of cow.
Heifers
A small number of strong heifers were met with a good demand
- 550kg – LM – €1,350;
- 520 – LM – €1,320;
- 585kg – AA – €1,350;
- 420 – CH – €1,010.
Heifer weanlings:
- 395kg – CH – €1,050;
- 320 – CH – €720;
- 275kg – AA – €640;
- 230kg – AA – €620.
Strong bullocks climbed to €900 with the weight:
- 640kg – LM – €1,620;
- 675Kg LM @ €1,780;
- 390kg – SI – €1,070;
- 350kg – SIM – €920.
Sheep:
“Lambs were back by €5-€8 this week, with a noticeable entry of lighter lambs coming out.”
“Lambs in the 40-45kg bracket were making from €110 to €128 depending on flesh, while lambs 45-50kg were making €128-€134.”
“Top price for the cull ewes was €167 for a pen of heavy ewes. Good fleshed ewes were making from €140-€167.”
21-06-2021:
The spokesperson reported that the sale the previous week attracted “a fine show of bullock’s and heifers”.
“We had a near 100% clearance with only 1 animal failing to meet the satisfactory price of their owner.”
“Dry cows remain a very good trade with a case of the heavier the better. We had a full clearance of dry cows with the best priced cow a CH cow 975kg into €2,200,” the spokesperson added.
Mart information
- Address: Elphin Co-operative Livestock Mart LTD, Palace Rd, Elphin, Co. Roscommon
- County: Roscommon
- Phone: 071-9635061
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