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Catherina Cunnane
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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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Carnew Mart: Prices to €2,600 with ‘noticeable’ demand for factory-fit cattle

Carnew Mart – Cattle Prices – 18-02-2023

Saturday, February 18th, 2023, saw just over 830 lots pass through the rings at Carnew Mart, according to its manager, David Quinn.

He reported that a “very lively” trade prevailed throughout, with a “noticeable” demand for factory-fit cattle both ringside and online.

At Saturday’s general cattle sale, bullocks soared to €2,600, while heifers topped out at €2,370.

Carnew Mart 18-02-2023

Bullocks

  • Continental beef/forward – €1820-€2600;
  • Continental stores – €1150-€1990;
  • Heavy AA/HE – €1550-€2020;
  • Store AA/HE – €890-€1650;
  • Light FR – €350-€1070;
  • Heavy FR – €1410-€1810.

Prices

  • LM – 792kg at €2600;
  • BA – 780kg at €2540;
  • LM – 734kg at €2360;
  • SA – 542kg at €1640;
  • LMX – 444kg at €1430;
  • CH – 474kg at €1550;
  • AA – 620kg at €1650;
  • BB – 656kg at €1990;
  • 5 FR – 525kg at €1260;
  • 5 FR – 540kg at €1300.

Heifers

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  • Continental beef/forward – €1550-€2040;
  • Continental stores – €900-€1710;
  • Heavy AA/HE – €1550-€2370;
  • Store AA/HE – €850-€1520.

Prices 

  • LM – 502kg at €1800;
  • LM – 344kg at €1120;
  • LM – 400kg at €1240;
  • CH – 548kg at €1680;
  • AA – 818kg at €2260;
  • AA – 778kg at €2250;
  • AA – 758kg at €2240;
  • LM – 690kg at €2000;
  • SA – 616kg at €1790;
  • BB – 636kg at €1710.

Bulls

  • SI – 750kg at €2250;
  • AUX – 790kg at €2060;
  • SI – 624kg at €1840;
  • SI – 604kg at €1770;
  • 2 CH – 239kg at €810;
  • PT – 480kg at €1620;
  • BBX – 414kg at €1400;
  • CHX – 406kg at €1340;
  • LMX – 512kg at €1670;
  • LM – 420kg at €1350.
Calf sale on 17-02-2023

According to Quinn, calves met with a “sharper” trade than in recent weeks, with prices up by €20-€50/head in cases.

  • Continental calves – €250-€400;
  • AA/HD – €120-€305;
  • Heavy shipping FR – €60-€145;
  • Lighter shipping FR – €30-€70.
Cow Sale on 17-02-2023

Quinn reported that just under 250 cull cows sold in a similar trade to the previous week, with highs of €2,540/head.

  • Heavy continental cows – €1700-€2540;
  • Continental store cows – €1150-€1780;
  • Heavy FR cows – €1380-€1820;
  • Store FR cows – €650-€1310.

Prices:

  • PTX – 844kg at €2540;
  • LM – 750kg at €2280;
  • LMX – 864kg at €2520;
  • FR – 592kg at €1190;
  • FR – 646kg at €1460;
  • FR – 584kg at €1230;
  • FR – 600kg at €1400.
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
  • View other mart reports

To feature your reports, contact Catherina Cunnane, email – [email protected]

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