Ennis Mart – Cattle Prices – 23-02-2021
Welcome to this week’s Ennis Mart report. 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.
Ennis Mart – 23-02-2021 summary:
WEANLING BULLS:
- CH 285kgs – €870 – €3.05/kg;
- CHX 370kgs – €1,050 – €2.84/kg;
- CH 250kgs – €810 – €3.24/kg;
- LMX 445kgs – €1,110 – €2.49/kg;
- 3 LMX 278kgs – €850 – €3.05/kg;
- LM 410kgs – €1,050 – €2.56/kg;
- LMX 380kgs – €1,110 – €2.92/kg;
- 4 CHX 443kgs – €1,080 – €2.40/kg;
- CHX – 370kgs – €1,070 – €2.89/kg;
- 2 HEX 330kgs – €710 – €2.15/kg;
- AA 335kgs – €700 – €2.09/kg.
WEANLING HEIFERS:
- LM 330kgs – €1,000 – €3.03/kg;
- CHX 270kgs – €920 – €3.41/kg;
- LM 270kgs – €870 – €3.00/kg;
- SIX 445kgs – €1,280 – €2.87/kg;
- CHX 390kgs – €1,110 – €2.84/kg;
- 2 CH 425kgs – €1,090 – €2.56/kg;
- LM 400kgs – €1,060- €2.65/kg;
- HEX 440kgs – €800 – €1.82/kg;
- LM 380kgs – €1,050 – €2.76/kg.
Last week – Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
A smaller entry of bull and heifer weanlings went under the hammer at the Clare-based venue on Tuesday (February 16th), according to a spokesperson who noted that calf numbers are increasing.
A large entry of suckler stock included a clearance sale for Pallaskenry Agricultural College with a top call of €1,850 for pairs in this ring and up to €1,830 for in-calf entries.
“Calves were a great trade. Some excellent Friesian bull calves on offer, and these made up to €235. The lighter shipping-type calves made from €50 to €90.”
“Continental bull calves made to €430, Aberdeen Angus heifer calves made to €250 and bulls sold to €300.”
“It must be said, the demand is, for good calves of four weeks of age. Quality was more variable in both bull and heifer weanlings, but quality held a fine trade.” the spokesperson added as they remarked at calf numbers are increasing.
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.
