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Catherina Cunnane
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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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‘Flying trade’ for big entry of factory cattle at Kanturk

Kanturk Mart – cattle prices – 12-07-2021

According to a spokesperson, just under 600 animals – including some 80 calves – were on offer at Kanturk Mart on Tuesday, July 12th, 2021.

Speaking following the general cattle sale, the spokesperson said: “We had a big entry of factory cattle with a flying trade all round.”

Kanturk Mart 12-07-2021:

Cull cow prices:
  • FR – 805kg – €1430;
  • CH – 775kg – €1590;
  • FR – 770kg – €1425;
  • LM – 730kg – €1520;
  • FR – 690kg – €1150.
Heifer prices:
  • HE – 437kg – €910;
  • LM – 605kg – €1340;
  • AA – 552kg – €1250;
  • AA – 500kg – €1110;
  • HE – 545kg – €1140;
  • AA – 248kg – €580;
  • HE – 280kg – €640.
Bullock prices:
  • LM – 705kg – €1660;
  • AA – 535kg – €1200;
  • AA – 513kg – €1120;
  • HE – 645kg – €1290;
  • LM – 535kg – €1270;
  • HE – 425kg – €890;
  • HE – 386kg – €860;
  • AA – 340kg – €790;
  • FR – 588kg – €1160.
Calf prices:
  • HE bulls – €250 – €450;
  • HE heifers – €230 – €380;
  • AA bulls – €205 – €420;
  • AA heifers – €200 – €390.
Cattle prices at Kanturk Mart last week

According to a spokesperson, some 560 entries – including 130 calves – went under the hammer at Kanturk Mart on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021.

Speaking following the sale, the spokesperson said:

“A big sale for the time of year. Plenty of buyers looking for cattle after the improvement in grass growth.”

Cull cow prices:
  • FR – 775kg – €1260;
  • SIM – 755kg – €1350;
  • FR – 690kg – €1180;
  • FR – 640kg – €1060.
Heifer prices:
  • HE – 593kg – €1300;
  • AA – 565kg – €1260;
  • HE – 540kg – €1200;
  • AA – 507kg – €1160;
  • HE – 365kg – €760;
  • AA – 288kg – €650;
  • HE – 310kg – €720;
  • AA – 410kg – €900.
Bullock prices:
  • SIM – 865kg – €1980;
  • LM – 690kg – €1610;
  • AA – 585kg – €1340;
  • AA – 525kg – €1220;
  • HE – 558kg – €1160;
  • AA – 272kg – €650
  • HE – 525kg – €1100;
  • AA – 477kg – €1060;
  • HE – 335kg – €760.
Calf prices:
  • AA bulls – €200 – €405;
  • AA heifers – €190 – €335;
  • HE bulls – €185 – €345;
  • HE heifers – €175 – €325.
Mart information
  • Address: Kanturk Mart, Kanturk, Co Cork
  • County: Cork
  • Phone: 029 50081
  • Upcoming sales: Every Tuesday – Calves at 10am followed by the general cattle sale.

You can find more mart reports on That’s Farming.

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