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‘Buyers still remaining active as we enter mid-July’

A bigger entry of calves/runners went under the hammer at Kilkenny Mart on Monday, July 13th, according to George Candler.

The mart’s auctioneer reported a good trade for all lots with a top call of €470 recorded for a Belgian Blue heifer.

“The trade was helped by the presence of farmers, exporters and a few north of Ireland buyers.”

The extension of compulsory TB testing from 6 weeks to 120 days is helping to flush out more calves. Buyers still remaining active as we enter mid-July.” Candler added.

Summary:

  • 1st-rate Friesian bulls – €120-€270/head;
  • 2nd-rate Friesian bulls – €60-€120/head;
  • Continental bulls – €200-€385/head;
  • Continental heifers – €170-€470/head;
  • Aberdeen Angus/Hereford bulls – €160-€390/head;
  • Aberdeen Angus/Hereford heifers – €110-€350/head.
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