Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 24-03-2022

According to Ann Harkin, strong, forward stock are in “high demand” amongst feedlot agents, factory agents and farmers at Raphoe Mart on Thursday, March 24^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that cattle in this category ranged from €2.50/kg to €3.10/kg at its most recent sale.

Medium weights also “sold well” from €2.60/kg to €3.20/kg for quality lots.

Meanwhile, lighter cattle met a “brisk” trade around the ring and online selling from €2.60/kg to €3.50/kg.

Aberdeen Angus cattle changed from €2.10/kg to €2.60/kg, while Friesian cattle fetched from €1.70/kg to €2.20/kg.

Raphoe Mart 24-03-2022

• Bulls over 600kgs – €800 to €950 over the weight;
• Beef bullocks – €910 to €1255 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €400 to €980 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €630 to €1355 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €300 to €760 over the weight;
• Fat cows – €670 to €1910 each.

Last week’s sheep sale

According to Harkin, fat ewes sold from €80 to €228 at Monday’s (March 21^st, 2022) sheep sale.

Ewes with one lamb made from €150 to €200/team, while ewes with two lambs sold from €200 to €295/team.

Hogget prices:

• €80 to €110 for 28-33kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 34-37kgs;
• €130 to €150 for 38-45kgs;
• €150 to €170 for 46-60kgs.

Cattle sale 10-03-2022:

According to Ann Harkin, another “large” entry of cattle turned out for Raphoe Mart’s sale on Thursday, March 10^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that a “lively” trade prevailed around the ring and online for all types of stock.

Speaking following the sale, she said: “Farmers, agents and feedlot buyers are still anxious to purchase strong, forward cattle with many making from €2.50/kg to €2.90/kg for quality cattle.”

She reported that medium weights went under the hammer from €2.60/kg to €3.20/kg, while lighter weights sold from €2.60/kg to €3.50/kg.

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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