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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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Trade ‘improves’ for heavy dry cows, bullocks, and heifers at Dowra

Dowra Mart – cattle prices – 20-11-2021

According to a spokesperson for Dowra Mart, just over 700 lots changed hands at its cattle sale on Saturday, November 20th, 2021.

They reported that quality lots were a steady trade, while some plainer types remained a harder sell.

“The heavy cattle in the dry cow, bullock & heifer rings were an improved trade with some very fancy prices for the top lots,” the spokesperson added.

Dowra Mart 20-11-2021

Heifer weanlings under 300kg:
  • LMX – 285kg – €900;
  • CHX – 290kg – €890;
  • 1 CHX – 280kg – €880;
  • CHX – 270kg – €850;
  • CHX – 260kg – €840;
  • BBX – 235kg – €810;
  • LMX – 280kg – €800;
  • LMX – 260kg – €780;
  • CHX – 230kg – €760.
Heifers from 300-400kg:
  • CHX – 350kg – €1110;
  • 1 CHX – 390kg – €1020;
  • CHX – 370kg – €970;
  • 1 CHX – 375kg – €960;
  • CHX – 370kg – €950;
  • 1 CHX – 320kg – €950;
  • CHX – 325kg – €950;
  • 1 CHX – 310kg – €920;
  • CHX – 315kg – €890.
Heifers from 400 – 500kg:
  • LMX – 490kg – €1280;
  • CHX – 495kg – €1275;
  • 1 CHX – 490kg – €1270;
  • CHX – 480kg – €1250;
  • 2 LMX – 460kg – €1250;
  • CHX – 460kg – €1240;
  • 3 CHX – 440kg – €1210;
  • CHX – 440kg – €1200;
  • CHX – 420kg – €1190.
Heifers over 500kgs:
  • LMX – 590kg – €1600;
  • CHX – 550kg – €1590;
  • CHX – 560kg – €1570;
  • BBX – 570kg – €1550;
  • BAX – 625kg – €1520;
  • SAX – 660kg – €1500;
  • SIX – 575kg – €1500;
  • CHX – 550kg – €1490;
  • CHX – 530kg – €1450.
Bull weanlings under 300kgs:
  • LMX – 290kg – €860;
  • CHX – 290kg – €850;
  • 1 CHX – 270kg – €830;
  • CHX – 275kg – €825;
  • 1 CHX – 270kg – €800;
  • CHX – 260kg – €790;
  • LMX – 260kg – €790;
  • CHX – 260kg – €780;
  • 1 CHX – 245kg – €770.
Bull weanlings from 300 – 400kg:
  • CHX – 385kg – €1100;
  • 1 CHX – 370kg – €1050;
  • CHX – 360kg – €1020;
  • LMX – 370kg – €1000;
  • CHX – 365kg – €990;
  • 2 x CHX – 305kg – €960;
  • CHX – 315kg – €950;
  • LMX – 315kg – €920;
  • CHX – 310kg – €920.
Heavy bullocks over 600kgs:
  • LMX – 790kg – €2010;
  • LMX – 725kg – €1960;
  • CHX – 805kg – €1940;
  • LMX – 760kg – €1890;
  • CHX – 740kg – €1850;
  • LMX – 770kg – €1820;
  • CHX – 675kg – €1810;
  • CHX – 720kg – €1800;
  • LMX – 680kg – €1780.
Dry cows under 600kgs:
  • LMX – 590kg – €1140;
  • SIX – 585kg – €1100;
  • LMX – 555kg – €1070;
  • SIX – 565kg – €1030;
  • SHX – 550kg – €1000;
  • CHX – 545kg – €980;
  • FRX – 545kg – €960;
  • CHX – 555kg – €920.
  • SIX – 510kg – €900.
Dry cows from 600 – 700kg:
  • LMX – 675kg – €1670;
  • SAX – 665kg – €1650;
  • CHX – 680kg – €1620;
  • CHX – 670kg – €1600;
  • LMX – 660kg – €1570;
  • 1 LMX – 655kg – €1540;
  • LMX – 620kg – €1500;
  • SHX – 660kg – €1370;
  • BBX – 690kg – €1310.
Dry cows over 700kgs:
  • CHX – 800kg – €1870;
  • 1 CHX – 820kg – €1840;
  • CHX – 830kg – €1780;
  • 1 CHX – 860kg – €1780;
  • LMX – 790kg – €1750;
  • AUX – 745kg – €1720;
  • CHX – 735kg – €1650;
  • LMX – 720kg – €1600;
  • CHX – 730kg – €1490.

Further reading:

Read a report from the previous week’s sale.

Further information:
  • Address: Dowra Mart, Fairgreen, Dowra, Co. Cavan
  • Contact details: (071) 964 3049 or email – [email protected]
  • Sale days: Sheep sales on Fridays and cattle sales on Saturday – Register to bid via MartEye

Mart reports 

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