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Weanlings a ‘slightly better’ trade while bullocks up €50/hd at Ennis

Ennis Mart report – cattle prices – 16-11-2021

According to a spokesperson, weanling bulls and heifers met with a “slightly better” trade at Ennis Mart on November 16th, 2021.

The spokesperson pointed out that numbers were “slightly” back on the previous week.

They added that runner heifers hit €730, while bulls pushed up to €890.

“A handful of calves were available, and these made to €380 for a Charolais heifer of 6-weeks-old.  A mixed run of suckler stock with an in-calf heifer hitting €2,180,” they added.

Ennis Mart 16-11-2021:

Weanling bulls:

  • LMX – 295kgs – €910 – €3.08/kg;
  • CHX – 410kgs – €1,120 – €2.73/kg;
  • 1 CHX – 280kgs – €880 – €3.14/kg;
  • CHX – 400kgs – €1,100 – €2.68/kg;
  • CHX – 350kgs – €1,300 – €3.71/kg;
  • LIM – 345kgs – €1,010 – €2.93/kg;
  • LMX – 385kgs – €1,080 – €2.80/kg;
  • CHX – 470kgs – €1,170 – €2.49/kg;
  • LMX – 335kgs – €990 – €2.95/kg;
  • CH – 310kgs – €1,050 – €3.39/kg;
  • 3 AA – 308kgs – €650 – €2.11/kg;
  • 1 AA – 335kgs – €800 – €2.39/kg.
Weanling heifers:
  • LMX – 250kgs – €920 – €3.68/kg;
  • CH – 320kgs – €900 – €3.81/kg;
  • CH – 290kgs – €860 – €2.96/kg;
  • CHX – 390kgs – €1,030 – €2.64/kg;
  • LM – 280kgs – €840 – €3.00/kg;
  • 3 HEX – 275kgs – €560 – €2.04/kg;
  • LMX – 385kgs – €1,040 – €2.70/kg;
  • AA – 370kgs – €760 – €2.05/kg;
  • CH – 465kgs – €1,180 – €2.54/kg;
  • CH – 320kgs – €990 – €3.09/kg.
Bullock prices:

According to a spokesperson, over 500 bullocks were on offer at Ennis Mart on November 12th, 2021.

They reported that “average prices were up €50 on the week but it must be said that quality was very good”.

“Great demand for both stores and forward stock.  Some shed cattle appeared.  Great Northern activity today, with 20% of the bullocks sold finding a new home there.”

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: Heifers, dry cows & aged bulls.
  • Every Friday: Bullock sale.
Mart reports

Read more mart prices (with cattle and sheep prices) on That’s Farming.

Email – [email protected] – to include your reports.

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