Ennis Mart report – cattle prices – 02-03-2021
Almost 800 lots were on offer at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, March 2nd, according to a spokesperson.
In-calf suckler stock climbed to €1,910 today, whole pairs topped out at €1,800.
“The weanlings were a strong trade all round and heifers were especially strong. Calf numbers were a bit smaller than expected but great trade all round for these.” the spokesperson commented.
“It is definitely encouraging to see calves well presented with a good deal of strength in them and this is helping to produce a very good trade.”
Quality Friesian bull calves went under the hammer from €80 to €135, while lighter lots ranged from €30 to €70. A one-month-old Belgian Blue calf received a top call of €495.
Meanwhile, Aberdeen Angus bulls made to €310, while the spokesperson described trade for Hereford calves as “similar”.
Ennis Mart 02-03-2021 – Summary
Weanling bulls:
- LMX – 295kgs – €930 – €3.15/kg;
- CHX – 290kgs – €1,040 – €3.58/kg;
- LMX – 465kgs – €1,170 – €2.52/kg;
- CH – 415kgs – €1,140 – €2.74/kg;
- LM – 270kgs – €840 – €3.11/kg;
- CH – 442kgs – €1,110 – €2.51/kg;
- LMX – 395kgs – €1,110 – €2.81/kg;
- 7 AA – 261kgs – €660 – €2.53/kg;
- LM – 370kgs – €1,090 – €2.94/kg;
- HEX – 345kgs – €760 – €2.20/kg.
Weanling heifers:
- CH – 295kgs – €980 – €3.32/kg ;
- BBX – 385kgs – €1,180 – €3.06/kg;
- LMX – 235kgs – €920 – €3.91/kg;
- CHX – 370kgs – €1,180 – €3.19/kg;
- CH – 355kgs – €1,130 – €3.18/kg;
- LMX – 455kgs – €1,270 – €2.79/kg;
- 5 CHX – 374kgs – €1,070 – €2.86/kg;
- BBX – 445kgs – €1,260- €2.83/kg;
- AA – 267kgs – €670 – €2.51/kg;
- AAX – 254kgs – €630 – €2.48/kg.
Ennis Mart – 23-02-2021
Over 700 lots were presented for sale at the Clare-based mart on Tuesday, February 23rd, according to a spokesperson.
They noted that the sale attracted some 200 calves, which met with a “fine” trade.
“To give farmers credit, they are holding them [calves] until they are 3-4-weeks-old and they were well looked after also. It was exactly what farmer buyers required as shipper activity was light.”
Lighter Friesian bulls went under the hammer from €40 to €70, while better lots pushed from €75 to €145.
Aberdeen Angus calves, both bulls and heifers, made from €170 to €265. Meanwhile, Hereford-cross heifer calves traded from €180 to €260 and Hereford-cross bulls changed hands from €180 to €360.
“A small entry of suckler stock made to €1,990 for pairs and to €1,600 for in-calf lots. The quality weanling also held a great trade, especially in the 320kg to 380kg bracket. Quality was variable all round in the weanling rings.” the spokesperson added.
You can read a full report with sample prices from last week’s sale by clicking here.
Mart information
- Address: Ennis weanlings & sheep Mart Quin Rd, Bunnow, Ennis, Co. Clare
- County: Clare – Town: Ennis
- Phone: (065) 682-4411
- Email: [email protected]
Upcoming sales at Ennis Mart:
- Every Tuesday: Weanlings, dairy & suckler stock, runners, calves, sheep bull weanlings @11am. Heifers weanlings @ 12:30 and calf sale @10.30
- Every Thursday: bullocks, heifers, dry cows & aged bulls. bullocks @11:00am and cows @10.30
- To read more coverage mart prices on That’s Farming, click here.
