Ennis Mart report – cattle sale – 05-03-2021

Some 470 lots were offered for sale at Ennis Mart on Thursday, March 4^th, according to a spokesperson.

They noted that trade held “very strong” for cull cows and heifers, despite larger numbers in both rings.

“Beef cows were highly sought-after. Aged bulls met a great trade, but numbers were small. A Limousin bull of 905kgs made €1,950 and bulls averaged €2.02/kg.”

Ennis Mart 05-03-2021 – Heifers:

• AA – 595kgs – €1,390 – €2.34/kg;
• BBX – 375kgs – €1,080 – €2.88/kg;
• LM – 625kgs – €1,480 – €2.37/kg;
• 2 CHX – 365kgs – €1,000 – €2.74/kg;
• LM – 605kgs – €1,430 – €2.36/kg;
• CH – 440kgs – €1,350 – €3.07/kg;
• 2 HEX – 497kgs – €980 – €1.97/kg;
• LMX – 440kgs – €1,340 – €3.05/kg;
• HEX – 545kgs – €1,190 – €2.18/kg;
• LM – 575kgs – €1,390 – €2.42/kg;
• AA – 555kgs – €1,090 – €1.96/kg;
• 2 AA – 297kgs – €640 – €2.15/kg.

Cull cows:

• LMX – 830kgs – €1,740 – €2.09/kg;
• CH – 670kgs – €1,480 – €2.21/kg;
• HEX – 805kgs – €1,300 – €1.61/kg;
• LM – 590kgs – €1,340- €2.27/kg;
• HEX – 735kgs – €1,370 – €1.86/kg;
• FR – 450kgs – €760 – €1.69/kg;
• LM – 775kgs – €1,630 – €2.10/kg;
• FR – 690kgs – €1,010 – €1.46/kg;
• CHX – 675kgs – €1,600 – €2.37/kg;
• AA – 565kgs – €980 – €1.73/kg;
• SHX – 730kgs – €1,260 – €1.72/kg;
• FR – 680kgs – €1,020 – €1.50/kg.

Ennis Mart report – 02-03-2021

Almost 800 lots went under the hammer at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, March 2^nd, 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”.

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. Heifer 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.