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‘Top-quality bulls frequently hit €3/kg, especially up to 350kgs’

Ennis Mart report – 03-08-2021

According to a spokesperson, weanling entry numbers were similar to the previous week at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021.

The spokesperson reported that there was a “slight increase” in runner numbers on the previous week.

“Calf numbers were small with a 3-month-old Charolais bull calf making €670. Pairs in the suckler ring made €1,860.”

“Quite a few heifers were over the 400kg mark. Top-quality bulls frequently hit €3/kg, especially for bulls up to 350kgs. Again, good heifers were sought after,” the spokesperson added.

Ennis Mart 03-08-2021

Weanling bulls:
  • CH – 275kgs – €910 – €3.31/kg;
  • LM – 240kgs – €800 – €3.31/kg;
  • CH – 325kgs – €1,060 – €3.26/kg;
  • LM – 240kgs – €800 – €3.31/kg;
  • LMX – 470kgs – €1,280 – €2.72/kg;
  • LM – 290kgs – €960 – €3.31/kg;
  • LM – 405kgs – €1,090 – €2.67/kg;
  • CH – 295kgs – €930 – €3.15/kg;
  • LM – 375kgs – €1,030 – €2.75/kg;
  • LMX – 385kgs – €1,120 – €2.91/kg;
  • LMX – 395kgs – €1,100 – €2.78/kg.
Weanling heifers:
  • LMX – 280kgs – €900 – €3.21/kg;
  • LM – 345kgs – €1,100 – €3.19/kg;
  • 2 LMX – 475kgs – €1,340 – €2.82/kg;
  • LM – 400kgs – €1,080 – €2.70/kg;
  • 3 CH – 385kgs – €1,090 – €2.83/kg;
  • LM – 365kgs – €1,150 – €3.15/kg;
  • CH – 440kgs – €1,120 – €2.54/kg;
  • LM – 515kgs – €1,450 – €2.81/kg;
  • PTX – 270kgs – €780 – €2.89/kg;
  • LM – 285kgs – €850 – €2.98/kg.

Cattle prices the previous week

According to a spokesperson, just over 300 lots were on offer at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021.

They noted that the sale attracted more bulls than the previous week and fewer heifers.

“Heifers were a similar trade on the week. Bulls met a very good trade and most of the bulls were 350kgs plus.”

“More calves available and Aberdeen-Angus entries made to €380 for a 6-week-old-bull. All calves were sold.”

“Pairs in the suckler ring hit €1,810. A nice in-calf Limousin heifer about three weeks from calving in-calf to a Limousin bull hit €1,910,” the spokesperson added.

Mart information
  • Address: Ennis weanlings & sheep Mart Quin Rd, Bunnow, Ennis, Co. Clare
  • County: Clare – Town: Ennis
  • Phone:(065) 682-4411
  • Email:[email protected]
Upcoming sales at Ennis Mart:
  • Every Tuesday: Weanlings, dairy & suckler stock, runners, calves, sheep bull weanlings @11am. Heifer weanlings @ 12:30 and calf sale @10.30
  • Every Thursday: Heifers, dry cows & aged bulls.
  • Every Friday: Bullock sale.

You can find more mart reports on That’s Farming.

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