Quality ‘highly sought-after’ in Raphoe with prices to €2,480

Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 22-09-2022

According to Ann Harkin, there was another “great” entry on offer at Raphoe Mart’s cattle sale on Thursday, September 22^nd, 2022.

The mart manager reported that quality cattle continued to be “highly” sought after, changing hands from €2.80/kg to €3.30/kg. Meanwhile, she noted that lighter, plainer lots made from €2.20/kg to €2.60/kg.

Aberdeen Angus cattle sold from €2.40-€2.70/kg, while Friesian cattle fetched from €1.80-€2.20/kg.

Raphoe Mart 22-09-2022:

• Heifers made from €2.60/kg to €3.40/kg;
• Bulls/bullocks ranged from €2.50/kg to €3.30/kg;
• Fat cows sold from €700/head to €2480/head.

Summary:

• Beef heifers – €650 to €1085 over the weight.
• Store heifers – €400 to €980 over the weight;
• Bulls over 600kgs – €800 to €1045 over the weight.
• Beef bullocks – €900 to €1560 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €400 to €1225 over the weight.

Last week’s cattle prices

According to Ann Harkin, a larger entry went under the hammer at Raphoe Mart’s cattle sale on Thursday, September 8^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that strong cattle “remained in great demand” and that a “similar trade prevailed for all stock on offer”.

Strong cattle changed hands from €2.60/kg to €3.30/kg, with males reaching €1,835 over the weight.

Meanwhile, heifers peaked at €1370 over the kg, while fat cows topped out at €2440 per head.

On the other hand, lighter cattle in the 400 kg to 500 kg weight range sold in a “great” trade also with quality lots breaking the €3.00/kg mark.

Aberdeen Angus cattle varied from €2.30/kg to €2.80/kg, while Friesian cattle pushed from €1.70/kg to €2.20/kg.

This week’s sheep prices

According to Harkin, a larger entry of sheep came under the hammer on Monday, September 19^th, 2022.

She noted that a “steady” trade prevailed, which resulted in most lots being sold on the day.

Lamb prices:

• €70 to €90 for 28-33 kgs;
• €90 to €110 for 34-37 kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 38-45 kgs;
• €130 to €140 for 46-55 kgs.

Mart information:

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

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