Raphoe Mart – cattle prices – 03-02-2022

According to Ann Harkin, there was a “strong” cattle trade at Raphoe Mart on Thursday, Februrary 3^rd, 2022.

The mart manager reported that buyers were active online and ringside for a “large entry of top quality cattle”.

Speaking following the sale, she said: “There was great demand for in-spec stock which sold from €2.60/kg to €3.00/kg, with a top price of €2,200 for 680kgs.”

“Medium weight cattle were also highly sought-after, selling from €2.70/kg to €3.20/kg  while lighter lots sold from €2.50/kg to €3.50/kg,” she added.

In general, Aberdeen Angus cattle fetched from €2.20/kg to €2.70/kg, while Friesian cattle traded from €1.80/kg to €2.20/kg.

Raphoe Mart 03-02-2022

• Bulls/Bullocks made from €2.20/kg to €3.40/kg;
• Heifers changed hands from €2.30/kg to €3.50/kg;
• Fat cows ranged from €700/head to €1760/head.

Summary:

• Bulls over 600kgs – €970 to €1150 over the weight;
• Beef bullocks – €700 to €1520 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €555 to €870 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €625 to €1285 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €400 to €950 over the weight.

Previous week’s sale

According to Ann Harkin, demand was “high” for cattle at Raphoe Mart’s sale on Thursday, January 27^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that buyers were active both at the ringside and online.

Speaking following the sale, she said: “Strong forward stock sold up to €2.80/kg, while lighter lots made up to €3.20/kg in the ring.”

“Meanwhile, Aberdeen Angus cattle were also highly sought after, selling from €2.20/kg to €2.60/kg,” she added.

Cattle prices:

• Bulls/bullocks sold from €2.10/kg to €2.90/kg;
• Heifers fetched from €2.20/kg to €3.20/kg;
• Fat cows made from €600/head to €1770/head.

Summary:

• Bulls over 600kgs – €600 to €1095 over the weight;
• Beef bullocks – €715 to €1230 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €480 to €1065 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €550 to €985 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €400 to €820 over the weight.

This week’s sheep prices

According to Harkin, strong lambs met with an improved trade at Monday’s (January 31^st, 2022) sheep sale.

Lamb prices:

• €80 to €110 for 28-33kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 34-40kgs;
• €130 to €150 for 41-46kgs;
• €150 to €159 for 47-55kgs.

Other categories:

• Fat ewes made from €70 to a high of €214
• Ewes with one lamb sold to a high of €245/team.

Mart information:

• Address: Raphoe Livestock Mart, Lifford, County Donegal.
• Contact: 074 914 5385
• Sale days: Sheep sale – Mondays at 11 a.m. Cattle sale – Thursdays at 11 a.m.

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