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
- 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
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