Friesian calves make from €25-€105/head at Kilrush

Kilrush Mart report – cattle and calf prices – 24-03-2021

Just over 400 entries went under the hammer at Kilrush Mart on Wednesday, March 24^th, 2021, according to a spokesperson.

They reported a full clearance in the cull section with 50 head on offer in this ring. Furthermore, bullocks and heifers both met with a “very strong” trade.

“A fine trade for calves, but calves were well-presented and a full clearance was achieved. Lighter Friesian bulls for shipping made €25 to €70, whereas the better ones made €80 to €105.”

“Quite a number of Herefords and these made from €170 to €315. Aberdeen-Angus crosses ranged from €170 to €220.”

Kilrush Mart cattle prices 24-03-2021

Cull cows:                                           

• LMX – 720kgs – €1,540 – €2.14/kg;
• FRX – 595kgs – €1,020 – €1.71/kg;
• LM – 635kgs – €1,260 – €1.98/kg;
• FR – 700kgs – €1,020 – €1.46/kg;
• CH – 690kgs – €1,290 – €1.87/kg;
• LM – 700kgs – €1,440 – €2.06/kg;
• FR – 575kgs – €870 – €1.51/kg;
• LM – 685kgs – €1,440 – €2.10/kg.

Heifers:

• LMX – 500kgs – €1,090 – €2.18/kg;
• CH – 330kgs – €940 – €2.85/kg;
• HEX – 510kgs – €1,070 – €2.10/kg;
• LM – 315kgs – €740 – €2.35/kg;
• HEX – 420kgs – €890 – €2.12/kg;
• 3 HEX – 258kgs – €370 – €2.20/kg;
• 6 AA – 532kgs – €1,160 – €2.18/kg;
• LMX – 480kgs – €1,120 – €2.33/kg;
• 5 AA – 486kgs – €1,070 – €2.20/kg;
• LM – 375kgs – €960 – €2.56/kg.

Bullocks: 

• 2 AA – 360kgs – €870 – €2.25/kg;
• 3 LMX – 323kgs – €990 – €3.06/kg;
• HEX – 695kgs – €1,420 – €2.04/kg;
• 2 CHX – 422kgs – €1,010 – €2.39/kg;
• AAX – 655kgs – €1,390 – €2.12/kg;
• LMX – 295kgs – €920 – €3.12/kg;
• 2 HEX – 470kgs – €990 – €2.10/kg;
• FR – 545kgs – €990 – €1.81/kg;
• 2 CHX – 385kgs – €970 – €2.52/kg.

Mart information

• Address: Kilrush Mart, Cappagh, Clonlohan, County Clare
• County: Clare
• Phone: (065) 905 1108
• Email: [email protected]
• Sale days: Wednesdays – general cattle sale, including calves, at 11am.

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