Some northern activity in cull cow ring at Ennis

Just over 500 lots were presented for sale at Ennis Mart on Thursday, January 23rd, according to a spokesperson.

Some 180 cull cows, mostly continental-types, passed through the ring. “Trade for these was very strong yet again and some Northern activity for these also.” 

“Again, trade in the bullock ring was strong with more forward-type cattle available. Trade marginally improved in the heifer ring.”

BULLOCKS:

• 1 CH – 1,030kgs – €2,250 – €2.18kg;        
• 5 CHX – 471kgs – €1,180 – €2.51/kg;
• 2 CH – 787kgs – €1,670 – €2.12/kg;       
• 2 CHX – 452kgs – €1,175 – €2.59/kg;
• 1 CH – 610kgs – €1,490 – €2.44/kg;       
• 4 HEX – 491kgs – €1,050 – €2.14/kg;
• 1 CH – 575kgs – €1,415- €2.46/kg;     
• 2 HEX – 567kgs – €1,075- €1.89/kg;  
• 1 LMX – 520kgs – €1,390- €2.67/kg;     
• 1 HEX – 595kgs – €1,280- €2.15/kg.

HEIFERS:

• 1 CH – 495kgs – €1,280 – €2.59/kg;       
• 1 CH – 520kgs – €1,290 – €2.39/kg;
• 1 LMX – 490kgs – €1,230 – €2.51/kg;       
• 1 AA – 635kgs – €1,250 – €1.97/kg;
• 1 LM – 420kgs – €1,060 – €2.49/kg;        
• 1 HEX – 480kgs – €930 – €1.94/kg;       
• 1 LM – 540kgs – €1,310 – €2.42/kg;        
• 1 HEX – 470kgs – €900 – €1.91/kg.       

CULL COWS:

• 1 CH – 705kgs – €1,530 – €2.17/kg;        
• 1 LM – 645kgs – €1,360 – €2.11/kg;          
• 1 LM – 740kgs – €1,470 – €1.99/kg;        
• 1 AA – 660kgs – €1,250 – €1.87/kg;
• 1 FR – 825kgs – €1,150 – €1.39/kg;        
• 1 LM – 595kgs – €1,310 – €2.20/kg;
• 1 BBX – 820kgs – €1,480 – €1.80/kg;        
• 1 HEX – 475kgs – €820 – €1.73/kg;
• 3 LM – 718kgs – €1,310 – €1.82/kg.