Just over 500 lots were presented for sale at Carnew Mart on Saturday (October 31st), according to David Quinn.
The mart manager noted that heifer numbers held well, while bullock numbers were “well back” on previous weeks.
“There was a large number of buyers for all classes with prices extremely strong for beef and quality store cattle. 60 calves met a flying trade with demand outstripping supply.”
Heifers:
- 1 LM – 646kg – €1510;
- 2 LM – 556kg – €1260;
- 2 LM – 520kg – €1220;
- 2 LM – 465kg – €1040;
- 3 AA – 331kg – €600;
- 2 LM – 384kg – €830;
- 2 LM – 382kg – €840;
- 4 LM – 460kg – €950;
- 2 CH – 500kg – €1055;
- 3 CH – 290kg – €690;
- 4 CH – 524kg – €1140;
- 3 CH – 440kg – €920;
- 6 – CH 390kg – €860.
Bullocks:
- 2 LM – 724kg – €580;
- 2 AA – 506kg – €1090;
- 2 LM – 600kg – €1320;
- 2 CH – 480kg – €1060;
- 2 AA – 502kg – €1110;
- 5 FR – 476kg – €750;
- 2 LM – 590kg – €1240;
- 2 LM – 426kg – €890;
- 5 FR – 490kg – €770;
- 2 AA – 530kg – €1160;
- 2 AA – 307kg – €600;
- 5 FR – 522kg – €800;
- 2 AA – 38/8kg – €670;
- 2 FR – 398kg – €640.
Calves:
- FR bulls – €80 – €170;
- Continental bulls -€220 – €410;
- Continental heifers – €140 – €360;
- AA/HD bulls – €180 – €305;
- AA/HD heifers – €110 – €240.