Carnew Mart report – cattle prices – 10-07-2021

According to David Quinn, feedlot, farmer and northern customers were active at Carnew Mart on Saturday, July 10^th, 2021.

The mart manager reported a large entry, comprising some 1120 cattle and over 110 calves.

“All classes met a super trade from start to finish. Beef and forward cattle sold from €800 to €1,140 with the weight. Bulls had a very active farmer and export presence.”

Carnew Mart 10-07-2021:

Heifers:

• LM – 674kg at €1690 – €2.50/kg;
• LMX – 474kg at €1370 – €2.90/kg;
• LM – 610kg at €1460 – €2.39/kg;
• LM – 610kg at €1750 – €2.86kg;
• CH – 484kg at €1130 – €2.33/kg;
• LM – 522kg at €1250 – €2.40/kg;
• LMX – 416kg at €1280 – €3.07/kg;
• CH – 524kg at €1240 – €2.37/kg;
• 3 LM – 320kg at €810  -€2.53/kg;
• CHX – 556kg at €1380 – €2.50/kg;
• LMX – 364kg at €950 – €2.61/kg.

Beef and forward bullocks:

• LM – 740kg at €1890 – €2.55/kg;
• HE – 740kg at €1730 – €2.33/kg;
• LM – 740kg at €1890 – €2.55/kg;
• HE – 602kg at €1500 – €2.49/kg;
• LM – 664kg at €1620 – €2.45/kg;
• HE – 610kg at €1450 – €2.37/kg;
• LM – 754kg at €1920 – €2.56/kg;
• AU – 730kg at €1870 – €2.56/kg;
• LM – 736kg at €1800 – €2.45/kg.

Bullocks:

• CH – 407kg at €1170 – €2.87/kg;
• LM – 492kg at €1280 – €2.60/kg;
• CH – 524kg at €1220 – €2.33/kg;
• AA – 598kg at €1550 – €2.60/kg;
• FR – 625kg at €1170 €1.87/kg;
• SIX – 580kg at €1510 €2.60/kg;
• CH – 600kg at €1500 €2.50/kg.

Bulls:

• BB – 372kg at €1170 – €3.15/kg;
• BAX – 418kg at €1040 – €2.49/kg;
• BB – 408kg at €1110 – €2.72/kg;
• LMX – 410kg at €1160 – €2.83/kg;
• BB – 398kg at €1220 – €3.06/kg;
• BB – 372kg at €1170 – €3.15/kg;
• CH – 462kg at €1100 – €2.40/kg;
• 6 BB – 401kg  average €1225 – €3.02/kg.

Cattle prices the previous week:

According to David Quinn, factory, feedlot and northern agents, wholesalers, and farmers drove the trade at Carnew Mart on Saturday, July 3^rd, 2021.

He reported that a “top-class” trade for over 1,300 cattle and some 145 calves led to a 100% clearance.

“6 cows broke the €2,000 mark.18 cows sold for over €1900 and 60 cows sold for over €2/kg.”

Sale days:

• • Thursday Ring 1– Sheep sale commencing at 10:00am ringside and online.
  • Friday Ring 1– Dry cows commencing at 4.00pm – depending on time of year
  • Saturday Ring 1– Dry cows commencing at 9.30am. Other categories commencing at 10.30am ringside and online.
  • Saturday Ring 2– Calf sale commencing at 11.00am ringside and online

Mart day information: 

Cattle may be pre-entered by contacting the office on the week prior to sale day or you can enter by using the mart’s online entry system on its website.

• Cattle taken in from 7.00am
• Calf collection service available
• If you have any queries, contact the office: 34 Main Street, Carnew, Co. Wicklow: Tel: 053 94 26234 or Mob: 087 7469999

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