Ennis Mart report – cattle prices – 15-04-2021

According to a spokesperson, almost 300 cull cows and 200 heifers went under the hammer at Ennis Mart on Thursday, April 15^th, 2021.

They reported a “very strong trade all round with some exceptional prices for some top-quality stock”.

“Great demand for feeder cows also. Some very good Friesian cull cows available today. Forward heifers well sought after. “

“A number of aged bulls on offer also and these made on average €1.79/kg. A Charolais of 1,020kgs making €1,960 was the top call and a Limousin of 790kgs made €1,740.” the spokesperson added.

Ennis Mart 15-04-2021

Heifers:

• LMX – 495kgs – €1,280 – €2.59/kg;
• HEX – 585kgs – €1,290 – €2.21/kg;
• CH – 442kgs – €1,150 – €2.60/kg;
• LM – 575kgs – €1,460 – €2.54/kg;
• LMX – 435kgs – €1,130 – €2.59/kg;
• AA – 806kgs – €1,660 – €2.06/kg;
• 2 LMX – 367kgs – €1,060 – €2.88/kg;
• LM – 400kgs – €1,170 – €2.92/kg;
• AA – 465kgs – €1,000 – €2.15/kg;
• CH – 540kgs – €1,350 – €2.50/kg;
• LM – 600kgs – €1,580 – €2.63/kg;
• 2 HEX – 522kgs – €1,100 – €2.11/kg.

Cull cows:

• BB – 950kgs – €2,780 – €2.92/kg;
• FR – 695kgs – €1,160 – €1.67/kg;
• CH – 1,015kgs – €2,120 – €2.09/kg;
• FR – 580kgs – €1,040 – €1.79/kg;
• HEX – 935kgs – €1,860 – €1.99/kg;
• LM – 645kgs – €1,440 – €2.23/kg;
• JEX – 595kgs – €850 – €1.43/kg;
• AA – 780kgs – €1,530 – €1.96/kg;
• LM – 790kgs – €1,730 – €2.19/kg;
• FRX – 485kgs – €800 – €1.65/kg.

Ennis Mart report – cull cow and heifer prices – 08-04-2021

Cow numbers remained steady, while heifer numbers declined at Ennis Mart on Thursday, April 8^th, 2021, according to a spokesperson.

They reported a “very strong trade all-round” with a “super trade” for heifers with breeding potential.

“Some very good cows again and a good mix of beef and stores in this ring. Aged bulls also met a strong trade with a Limousin of 965kgs at €1,800 and bulls averaged €1.96/kg.” the spokesperson added.

Heifers:

• 2 HEX – 357kgs – €740 – €2.07/kg;
• BBX – 465kgs – €1,990 – €4.28/kg;
• LMX – 570kgs – €1,410 – €2.47/kg;
• BBX – 460kgs – €1,380 – €3.00/kg;
• CH – 645kgs – €1,540 – €2.39/kg;
• 2 LMX – 375kgs – €1,010 – €2.69/kg;
• CHX – 690kgs – €1,810 – €2.62/kg ;
• AA – 365kgs – €800 – €2.19/kg;
• CHX – 655kgs – €1,680 – €2.56/kg;
• 2 HEX – 512kgs – €1,080 – €2.11/kg.

Cull cows:

• LMX – 940kgs – €2,100 – €2.23/kg;
• SH – 780kgs – €1,440 – €1.84/kg;
• LM – 840kgs – €1,960 – €2.33/kg;
• FRX – 665kgs – €1,080 – €1.62/kg;
• HEX – 815kgs – €1,600 – €1.96/kg;
• AA – 630kgs – €1,240 – €1.96/kg;
• BBX – 765kgs – €1,890 – €2.47/kg;
• FR – 700kgs – €1,110 – €1.58/kg;
• LM – 665kgs – €1,490 – €2.24/kg;
• FR – 795kgs – €1,220 – €1.53/kg.

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
• You can find more mart reports on That’s Farming, click here