‘Firm’ trade generates prices of up to €1,620 over at Raphoe

Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 07-07-2022

According to Ann Harkin, trade “held firm” at Raphoe Mart’s most recent cattle sale on Thursday, July 7^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that “another excellent” entry of stock came under the hammer this week.

She reported that quality lots reached highs of €3.50/kg to €3.60/kg, while plainer lots changed hands from €2.20/kg to €2.60/kg.

Raphoe Mart 07-07-2022

• FR cattle sold from €1.80/kg to €2.40/kg;
• AA cattle sold from €2.10/kg to €2.80/kg;
• Bulls/bullocks peaked at €1620 over the weight;
• Heifers reached prices of €1575 over the weight;
• Fat cows sold from €600/head to €2260/head.

Summary:

• Beef bullocks – €780 to €1140 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €417 to €1195 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €815 to €1575 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €350 to €745 over the weight;
• Bulls over 600kgs – €1110 to €1620 over the weight.

This week’s sheep prices

According to Ann Harkin, fat ewes ranged from €80 to highs of €212/head at the mart’s sheep sale on Monday, July 4^th, 2022.

28-33kg lambs changed hands from €75-€90, while those in the 34-37kg weight bracket ranged from €90-€120.

€120-€150 was the price range for 38-43kg lambs, while those 44-55kgs changed hands from €150-€165/head.

Last week’s cattle prices

According to Ann Harkin, there was an improvement in trade for the larger entry of stock on offer at Raphoe Mart on Thursday, June 30^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that with increased farmer activity, lighter weights met with an “improved” trade as prices ranged from €2.60-€3.50/kg.

She explained that Friesian cattle sold from €1.60/kg to €2.10/kg for lighter weights, while heavier Friesian cattle changed hands from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen Angus-bred cattle changed hands from €2.30/kg to €2.80/kg at its most recent cattle sale.

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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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