Ennis Mart Report – Cattle Prices – 15-11-2022
According to a spokesperson for Ennis Mart, just under 700 lots changed hands at its most recent sale on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.
The spokesperson reported that trade was “stronger” in both the bull and heifer rings. Runner heifers fetched up to €700, and runner bulls peaked at €870.
A “strong” trade prevailed for suckler stock, as in-calf heifers sold to €2,300 and pairs made to €2,040, while calves changed hands from €90-€500.
The spokesperson said:
“A 97% clearance was achieved. Exporters and farmers were very busy in the bull ring.”
“Many of the bulls exceeded the €3/kg mark, and a top shout of €4.20/kg was recorded. The top heifers also exceeded the €3/kg.”
Ennis Mart 15-11-2022
Weanling bull prices:
- LMX – 290kgs – €1,050 – €3.62/kg;
- LM – 270kgs – €910 – €3.37/kg;
- 2 CH – 255kgs – €910 – €3.37/kg;
- 3 CH – 268kgs – €930 – €3.47/kg;
- LMX – 330kgs – €1,290 – €3.91/kg;
- CH – 300kgs – €1,260 – €4.20/kg;
- LMX – 450kgs – €1,360 – €3.02/kg;
- CH – 320kgs – €1,130 – €3.53/kg;
- LM – 370kgs – €1,220 – €3.29/kg;
- LM – 400kgs – €1,260 – €3.15/kg;
- CH – 320kgs – €1,130 – €3.53/kg;
- LM – 340kgs – €1,160 – €3.41/kg.
Weanling heifer prices:
- 2 CH – 277kgs – €970 – €3.49/kg;
- 2 CH – 287kgs – €970- €3.37/kg;
- 2 LM – 255kgs – €760 – €2.98/kg;
- LM – 395kgs – €1,070 – €2.71/kg;
- 2 CH – 372kgs – €1,050- €2.82/kg;
- SIX – 330kgs – €1,010 – €3.08/kg;
- CH – 325kgs – €970 – €2.98/kg;
- CH – 380kgs – €1,020 – €2.68/kg;
- 2 LM – 417kgs – €1,050 – €2.51/kg;
- 2 LM – 332kgs – €890 – €2.67/kg.
Last week’s cattle prices
According to a spokesperson for Ennis Mart, just over 900 lots changed hands at its cattle sale on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022.
The spokesperson reported that a small entry of suckler stock met an “excellent” trade with in-calf lots to €2,300 and pairs to €2,280.
Runner heifers changed hands for up to €800, and runner bulls made to €1,000. A small entry of calves made to €460 for a one-month-old Charolais-cross bull calf.
According to the spokesperson, quality bulls over 320kgs were a “very solid” trade, but plainer and lighter lots were a “shade” easier.
The spokesperson commented: “In the heifer ring, a similar story and again, the better lots held with, the lesser lots slipping slightly.”
“However, the overall average price at Tuesday’s sale was slightly stronger today than last week.”
Read more on this mart report.
Upcoming sales at Ennis Mart:
- Every Tuesday: Weanlings, dairy & suckler stock, runners, calves, sheep bull weanlings @ 11am. Heifer weanlings @ 12:30 and calf sale @10.30am.
- Every Thursday: Heifers, dry cows & aged bulls.
- Every Friday: Bullock sale.
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